Program areas at PBNC
Public health education-provided online nc vision resource guide To health care providers and individuals seeking vision care assistance, provided educational materials To over 54,000 preschool families and 3,056 vision screening workshop participants, distributed materials To primary care physicians and pediatricians concerning early childhood vision care upon request.
Professional education & training-completed a total of 164 onsite workshops. Conducted vision screening certification workshops tailored for school nurses. Through both the onsite workshop and the asynchronous training, a total of 3,056 screeners were certified. Of the total number of participants trained, 805 (27%) were certified asynchronously. 945 nurses participated in the in-service certifications.
Community services-photoscreened 43,429 preschool aged children, including headstart and nc pre-k programs at 1,070 child care centers. Provided vision screening services To 4,744 adults at 54 screening sites convenient To them. Provided follow-up services To all preschoolers and adults referred for potential vision problems. Operated vision service plan, donor docs, and one sight voucher programs, providing free eye glasses and/or eye exams To 3,061 referred individuals.
Research-worked with universities, statewide, and National health organizations To determine best methods To screen children, including children with special needs. Worked closely with vision research corp To track incidence and prevalence of preschool eye problems in North Carolina. Created and piloted an asynchronous training available for pediatric primary care providers.