  “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.
 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:
  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.
 RURAL
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.
 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. |
