McLean, VA – The 2017 “SeeMore” Vision Van tour gets underway as the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) and Envolve partner with health care organizations across the country. The Vision Van will provide free vision services for adults and children and will offer a vision screening at no cost for those in need. Free prescription eyewear and reading glasses will be provided based on results.
“This is a tremendous opportunity and with the generosity of Envolve, we are able to continue to make an impact to serve families in underserved communities in this country.” said Craig Kennedy, Executive Director of ACU. “By building partnerships with local health centers, we anticipate the Vision Van will provide hundreds of residents with the vision care services they might otherwise not have access to or be able to afford.”
Upcoming Vision Van stops include the following centers with more locations to be added throughout the year.
- February 22 – February 24 First Choice Primary Care in Macon, GA
- March 31 – April 1 Family First Health in Gettysburg, PA
- April 6 – April 7 Mel Leaman Free Clinic in Marion, VA
- April 18 – April 20 Central Virginia Health Services, Locations TBD
- May 15 – May 16 Hyndman Area Health Center in Hyndman, PA
- May 17 – May 19 Location TBD, Baltimore, MD
- Dates TBD Norwalk Community Health Center in Norwalk, CT
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The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved is a transdisciplinary membership organization of clinicians, advocates, and healthcare organizations that provide health care for the underserved. Our programs include professional education, clinical tools, advocacy, patient education, training and technical assistance. For more information, please visit our website at www.clinicians.org.
Envolve, Inc.™ is a family of health solutions, working together to make healthcare simpler, more effective and more accessible for everyone. As an agent for change in healthcare, Envolve is committed to transforming the health of the community, one person at a time. Envolve unifies medical management, care management and coordination, specialty pharmacy, PBM, vision, dental, behavioral health management, life and health/wellness management, empowerment and education services, telehealth services, 24/7 nurse advice services, and data, analytics and IT solutions. For more information, please visit our website www.envolvehealth.com or contact us today at info@envolvehealth.com.
