Included in February's Newsletter:
Black History Month
February is Black History Month which celebrates achievements by African Americans and their prominent role in United States History.
Boost Program
Duke Eye Center will host 6th grade scholars from the School of Medicine BOOST program on February 18th, 2023 from 10am to 2pm. Thank you to Yos Priestly OD and Julia Rosdahl MD, PhD for spearheading the event! BOOST is a multidimensional program serving Durham Public Schools students in 5th through 8th grades and is designed to excite young people about STEM and inspire them to pursue careers in medicine and related fields. BOOST serves underrepresented minorities including African American, Latinx, and Indigenous students; girls; and young people from economically challenged backgrounds. During their visit to the eye center, students will be introduced to different aspects of clinical ophthalmology and vision science.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Prevent Blindness has dedicated the month of February to raising awareness towards AMD and low-vision because AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50.
National Women Physicians Day
February 3 is National Women Physicians Day. This day celebrates the courage and the accomplishments of female physicians and also marks the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States.