CARTHAGE, N.Y. — Carthage Family Health Center now has a new vision spot screener for pediatric patients, which resulted from the holiday match program of Stewart’s Shops, a chain of convenience stores.
The Carthage Area Hospital Foundation matched a $3,500 donation from Stewart’s Holiday Match to purchase a Welch Allyn spot vision screener, per a news release.
“Our new screener will be used on approximately 100-115 patients/month. All positive findings would result in a referral to an ophthalmologist for appropriate treatment,” Taylour Scanlin, executive director of the Carthage Area Hospital Foundation, said.
(Sponsored)
When Can an Employer Request an Applicant’s or Employee’s Salary History?
In a tight labor market, many employers struggle to provide the most competitive employment offers, including competitive salaries and wages. Are employers permitted to request an applicant’s current salary in
Maximizing Tax Benefits for Energy-Efficient Buildings
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 significantly enhanced the Section 179D deduction, making it even more valuable for businesses investing in energy-efficient commercial building property (EECBP) and energy-efficient commercial
The device cost about $6,700, Scanlin tells CNYBJ.
The health center will use the Welch Allyn spot vision screener on all children three years of age and up at every well-child visit. The test looks for amblyopia (lazy eye), a vision-development disorder in which an eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity (impaired, dimmed visions, etc.). This is especially helpful for diagnosing young pediatric patients considering they may not be able to communicate signs or symptoms.
