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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Dr. Alexis Malkin, a low vision rehabilitation specialist with Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington’s ® (POB) Low Vision Learning Center and our “Ask the Doctor” columnist ,was a recent guest on the “Low Vision Bureau Podcast” to discuss … Continue reading
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The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington® (POB) hosts events all year long. Unfortunately, inclement weather can cause POB to cancel these events. In case of inclement weather this weekend, please call (301) 312-3685 for updated event information.
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On February 8, Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington’s ® (POB) Executive Director Michele Hartlove and myself traveled to Hyattsville, MD to be part of an event recognizing organizations that received grants from the United Way of the National … Continue reading
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As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington® Board member Sally Ann Pilkerton and myself traveled to Rockville to tape a segment for “Make a Difference,” a County Cable Montgomery program. That segment … Continue reading
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Each month, Dr. Alexis Malkin from the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington’s ® (POB) Low Vision Learning Center will answer common questions on eye health in our “Ask the Doctor” column. Here is this month’s entry on legal … Continue reading
February is a month focused on love, but it’s not just about flowers and chocolates. February is also American Heart Month. Each year, organizations host events to help people learn more about their heart health and what they can do … Continue reading
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Tagged American Heart Month, diabetic retinopathy, health, heart, stroke
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