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In honor of Doctors’ Day, we celebrate Samuel Kimura, MD, and Michael Hogan, MD, founders of That Man May (now All May See) Foundation in 1971. Learn more about them and support this important work at www.allmaysee.org! #DoctorsDay2024 #UCSF #UCSFOphthalmology

May is Healthy Vision Month! 👀 It's a time to celebrate the gift of sight and remind ourselves of the crucial role vision plays in our lives. While we focus on maintaining healthy vision and scheduling regular eye exams, it's also essential to acknowledge the significance of vision research and funding for organizations like the National Eye Institute (NEI). https://bit.ly/3wpkPxZ Vision research not only helps us understand how our eyes work but also leads to groundbreaking discoveries in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of eye diseases and disorders. Funding for NEI supports this vital research, enabling scientists and clinicians to develop innovative solutions to preserve and enhance vision for people of all ages. So, as we prioritize our eye health this month, let's also advocate for continued investment in vision research and support organizations like NEI. Together, we can ensure that everyone has access to the resources and treatments needed to maintain healthy vision throughout their lives. #HealthyVisionMonth #NEIFunding

The little things, can have the biggest impact. Catching some midweek morning miles 🚴ahead of the VOA Annual Conference, reflecting on the profound impact the VIRGINIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION INC , state associations across the nation, and the American Optometric Association have had advancing patient care and access to care, through advocacy for patients, providers, and communities. Currently a dozen states have advanced scope of optometric care signed into the legislature (including Virginia!👁️), with a dozen more on the immediate horizon, and many more to follow. As a native of Louisiana, which saw expansion of optometric scope of care signed into law in 2014, I can attest to the absolute “win-win-win” for all stakeholders! And, the efforts of the Optometry Association Of Louisiana to make it happen, the culmination of years of progress. Afterall, it’s the little things, compounded over time, that generate big results!🚀 ***** What’s one of those subtle changes in your business, project or pursuit that unleashed the next level of progress or growth? (And if you’re heading to the VOA May 30-June 1, OAL June 7-9, or Optometry’s Meeting June 19-22 come on by the Akrinos, LLC booth!) #midweekmorningmiles #businessbuilder #eyesoftheworld

Too many people take things personally rather than use #systemsthinking to understand why systems are built for certain purposes, hierarchy, outcomes and rather than focus on "I'm not racist" or "why does it have to be about race" focus on the fact that very constitution categorized by race and there are people alive today who could not go certain places because of the color of their skin. It is illogical to think that you snap your fingers and voila..it is suddenly gone from mindsets, culture, systems. The South has vastly different economic realities because it was a system and industries dependent on enslaved labor and with emancipation, "property" became human citizens. There is no logical world where those realities do not need to be taken into account. #Blackhistorymonth

I recently had the honour of writing for the CURAM Magazine on 'Irelands New Dawn - Navigating the Complex Terrain of Immigration and Counteracting Far-Right Extremism' available here - https://lnkd.in/e5jxsE9M Many thanks to the editors for the opportunity to address this important issue. The article is even more poignant with recent events in Newtown Mount Kennedy, alongside the alarming demonstrations by masked individuals outside the homes of Minister Roderic O'Gorman and Minister Helen McEntee, are stark reminders of the challenges facing our democracy. Regardless of how you may feel about government policy, these are Ministers, who serve our country and have families and personal lives just like any of us, and have been targeted in a manner that goes beyond legitimate political dissent. This unsettling trend, fuelled by far-right ideologies, seeks not just to protest but to intimidate and sow division. The escalation of these protests and the threatening rhetoric employed by some claiming to defend Irish values betray a disturbing move towards radicalism. These actions are not isolated incidents but part of a broader, more worrying global resurgence of far-right extremism. The internet, social media platforms, and AI algorithms have unprecedented power to amplify fringe views and create confirmation biases that accelerate radicalization. Such digital environments manipulate public perception, fostering a climate of anger and fear that threatens to undermine reasoned discourse and replace it with reactionary fervor. This is a critical moment for our nation. The principles of democracy, the rule of law, and the integrity of our social fabric are under threat. It is incumbent upon us, the citizens who cherish democratic values, to stand against these divisive forces. We must actively engage in educating ourselves and our communities about the dangers posed by such manipulative tactics and the importance of critical thinking. We need to reclaim our political discourse from those who would manipulate it for nefarious purposes. It is essential that we approach future elections and political engagements with a mindset that values reasoned, informed debate over emotional and reactionary voting. Our response as a community, and as a nation, must be firm and rooted in the principles of democracy and respect for individual rights and freedoms. Let us be the voice of reason and the beacon of critical thinking, for the stakes are high, and the threat to our cohesive society is real and present at our doorstep.

We had our 1st Angel Aligner Ascend event in DC this past week! The speakers cases and content were amazing! We are just getting started. If you have not seen the clinical power of Angel, I encourage you to reach out for a demo! #jointhesmileevolution #customercentric #orthodontics #aligners

This book is on point and brilliantly illustrated.

I am enjoying the habit of boosting examples of leadership in action. Perhaps I should use it as a feature in the upcoming newsletter- Words can influence minds but actions build the future. Cheers to a brighter future in cancer care. Breaking News! Great news for Irvine & Santa Ana CA residents and oncology professionals. A new facility is coming to the southern CA region, bringing care options closer to home. Residents, healthcare leaders, and market stats all suggest that this is exactly what the area needs. For those living in the area, this means better options for care nearer to you, without having to drive over an hour for the type of doctor you need. Bringing top-notch care options closer to residents is critical to access and changes how many will experience treatment in the area. It means less cost to patients who travel out of town and pay for overnight stays. It means actually getting the care you deserve for those who are not able to overcome geographical and financial barriers to care in their region. For those working in rad-onc or planning to, and are from the area, you are getting a brand new facility as an option for your career. You can reconsider having to move away from your relatives to get the best job in your field. A trusted name and the best minds in the field are now in your backyard. This will drive oncology professionals to the region for better cost of living, housing, and research opportunities. Thank you to everyone involved in bringing care options closer to the southern CA region in Irvine. Let's celebrate better options for care and career opportunities for oncology workers. #Irvine #SantaAna #healthcare #oncology #careeropportunities #newfacility #healthcaretechnicalstaffing

"There's such enthusiasm for patient care, for survivor care, for research and the Warrior Weekend is really the best example of that, of everybody coming together." Brian Altman, PhD, participates in Wilmot Warrior Weekend for many reasons, personal and professional. He is part of a team that received the inaugural Wilmot Warrior Weekend Team Science Award, and he recently shared his thoughts about the event. What are your reasons for becoming a #WilmotWarrior?

In April, we celebrated 10 years of #ChoosingWisely! In the spirit of our "lists of tests and treatments to question," we've put together a report highlighting 10 things we've accomplished in the past decade: https://lnkd.in/g9ms-6f6