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"MINI" EYE AND DENTAL BRIGADES
Are staffed by teams of eye technicians and dental personnel who visit rural areas on a regular basis. The “team” goes to a community where town leaders have helped our staff organize, and publicize, the day’s program for the general public.
Activities include visual acuity exams, eye consultations, fluoride treatments for the children, dental and eye safety education. Referrals are made to the El Progreso clinics for those requiring further treatment.
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HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION PROGRAM:
Goal: To improve the quality of life for the Honduran poor by providing education in preventative healthcare measures and the promotion of a healthier life style.
Phase I of the program launched in March 2004 includes:
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 Regular presentations in the public schools (Grades K-6) of educational skits that focus on eye safety/health/blindness prevention, dental hygiene, nutrition and overall healthy living practices. Visual acuity tests, fluoride treatments and dental education are given to all students with appropriate referrals being made to our clinics and the optic shop.
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RURAL
We have ongoing communication with rural community representatives.
provision of educational seminars on prevention of blindness and dental disease, eye and dental health, basic first aid and other healthy living practices for the prevention of common diseases.
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Phase II of the program has been initiated in response to requests of educators and physicians. Our goal is to expand the program to include additional education for the 6th grade students in the areas of HIV, diabetes and other health concerns.
Phase III a leadership program will be developed by us, for people chosen by our staff as potential leaders in their community’s prevention programs.
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Special Projects