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Prevent Blindness Declares December “Give the Gift of Sight Month”
The month of December is a month full of reflection, gratitude, and care. With Christmas right around the corner, Prevent Blindness hopes to encourage the public to help support their
Going Virtual: How Telemedicine Has Changed Support for Chronic Disease Patients
The current global pandemic, as caused by the coronavirus, or COVID-19, has brought the use of telemedicine, or telehealth services, to the forefront of the healthcare industry. As reported by
How to Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month
For at least two decades now, November has been recognized as National Family Caregivers Month in the U.S.—a time to honor the estimated 53 million caregivers assisting family, friends, and
Second Annual National Period Day to Raise Awareness of Period Poverty and Menstrual Injustice
To raise awareness about and eliminate period poverty and menstruation stigma, a youth-led nonprofit organization, called Period, celebrates the second annual National Period Day in the U.S on Oct. 10,
World Sight Day 2020: Why and How to Get Involved
Today is World Sight Day—a global event to raise awareness for blindness and vision impairment—which happens on the second Thursday of October each year. Originally started by the Lions Club