FALL 2000 – WINTER 2001

Inside this issue
Research Projects Funded, Year 2000	Alert! Trendy Colored Contact Lenses
ISPB NEWS	Exercise and Glaucoma
ISPB Lectureship, Year 2000 (COS)	Community Health Charities of Illinois
Research Updates	Guidelines for Eye Drops
Vision Loss and High Blood Pressure	Recalls
High Salt-Intake & Vision/Health Problems	Remembrances
New EYE SPY Presenters	Quick Tips

Craig Witte, O.D. Speaks to New ISPB EYE SPY Presenters

EYE SPY is an ISPB educational program designed to improve fourth grade students’ appreciation and understanding of eye health and safety. Each year the ISPB conducts workshops to add certified presenters for its program, making it possible to reach more students throughout Illinois.

On May 18, 2000, an EYE SPY workshop was conducted by Craig Witte, O.D., currently practicing optometry in Bloomington; Michael Weigus, ISPB health education coordinator; and James McKechnie, Jr., ISPB executive director.

Special Guest Presenter, Craig Witte, O.D., Bloomington (center); James A. McKechnie, Jr., ISPB Executive Director (right); Michael Weigus, ISPB Health Education Coordinator (left).

The day’s training was held at the McLean County Health Department in Bloomington, sponsored by the ISPB, the Illinois Department of Public Health in cooperation with Triton College Continuing Education Center, in River Grove. Eleven nurses have join our team of EYE SPY presenters: They are: Sue Brakeville, Chenoa; Cheryl Corbitt, Normal; Kelly Marie Cole, Bloomington; Jacque DeOrnellas, Colfax; Julie Dryden, Charleston; Laura Furman, Normal; Michelle Maurer, Bloomington; Pat Pulokas, Normal; Sheila Rees, LeRoy; Pam Sinnett, Lexington and Geri Stewart, Bloomington.

Two EYE SPY training sessions for nurses have just been scheduled: October 4 (Edwardsville area) and November 10 (Mt. Vernon area). For information contact Mike Weigus at (312) 922-8710.

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