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The Minnesota Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health (MN COE) is dedicated to developing tools to support health care providers, public health professionals, and resettlement partners in their efforts to better serve immigrant and refugee families. We build on existing infrastructure and partners’ extensive experience to identify and monitor newcomer health issues and needs, contribute to evidence-based policies and guidance, and ultimately improve continuity of care and health outcomes for newcomers.
Vision Screening for Newcomer Children & Adults
Thursday, June 15, 2023
1 - 2 p.m. ET | 12 - 1 p.m. CT | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT | 10-11 a.m. PT
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Webex Registration: Vision Screening for Newcomer Children and Adults
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the importance of healthy sight to support life in the U.S.
- Describe the evidence-based vision screening methods and tools adapted for newcomer populations.
- Identify at least two approaches used to effectively refer children and adults for follow-up vision care.
- Identify two to three vision screening resources.
MODERATOR
Donna Fishman, MPH
Director; National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health, Prevent Blindness
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PRESENTERS
Bruce Moore, OD
Co-Chair; Children’s Vision Massachusetts Coalition
Member; National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health
Professor Emeritus; New England College of Optometry
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P. Kay Nottingham Chaplin, EdD
Education and Outreach Coordinator;
National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health, Prevent Blindness
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Laura L. Schwartz, M.Ed
Special Projects Coordinator; Prevent Blindness (Ohio)
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David Monder
Vice President of Programs and Government Affairs;
Prevent Blindness (Ohio)
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and Minnesota Department of Health. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates this live internet activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other participants will receive a proof of attendance document following completion of a post-webinar evaluation and are responsible for determining if this training meets CE criteria for their professional organization.
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Print or download the promotional flyer:
Vision Screening for Newcomer Children & Adults: Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health Webinar (PDF)
SAVE THE DATE
Newcomer Vaccine Confidence: Community-led Approaches
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
1 - 2 p.m. ET | 12 - 1 p.m. CT | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT | 10-11 a.m. PT
Registration and additional details will be available at Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health: Webinars soon.
ECHO Colorado Newcomer Health Series
In partnership with ECHO Colorado, the Minnesota Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health has been hosting a monthly training on newcomer health since October 25, 2022; the trainings will continue until November 28, 2023.
Last Tuesday of the month
9 a.m. ET | 8 a.m. CT | 7 a.m. MT | 6 a.m. PT
Sign up for the ongoing monthly ECHO sessions held virtually:
ECHO Colorado: Newcomer Health
Access recorded sessions and resources:
Newcomer Health ECHO Resource Page
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