NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Lighthouse Guild, the leading not-for-profit vision + healthcare organization and EHE International, a recognized leader in preventive medicine, today announced a joint effort to raise awareness about the resources available to New Yorkers who have vision loss.
A street-level multimedia window display, donated by EHE International, at their offices in Rockefeller Center will serve as the centerpiece of this effort. Throughout January, the 15 feet wide x 7 feet high display at 10 Rockefeller Plaza will raise awareness about the many services and programs that can help people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss.
"The new year is a time for new beginnings, and thanks to this partnership with EHE International we are able to make sure that people with vision loss as well as their families, caregivers and loved ones know that there is help, hope and resources available to enhance their quality of life and enable them to live safely and independently," said Alan R. Morse, JD, PhD, Lighthouse Guild President and CEO.
"EHE International is happy to donate our window in Rockefeller Center for the month of January to Lighthouse Guild. Together we hope to enlighten, inform and raise awareness about vision loss and empower those living with vision loss and their caregivers about the resources available at Lighthouse Guild," said Deborah McKeever, President of EHE International.
Lighthouse Guild helps people through delivery of a wide spectrum of high quality, integrated programs and services that address the special needs of people with vision loss. These programs are comprehensive, multidisciplinary and person-centered, and include medical services, behavioral health care, vision rehabilitation, GuildNet health plans, adult day programs, and specialized schools for students aged 3 to 21. The organization's multidisciplinary staff is dedicated to serving people across New York State and throughout the U.S. and the world. For more information on Lighthouse Guild's programs and services, please visit www.lighthouseguild.org.
About Lighthouse Guild
Lighthouse Guild is the leading not-for-profit vision + healthcare organization with a long history of addressing the needs of people who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities or chronic medical conditions. By integrating vision + healthcare services and expanding access through education and awareness, we help people lead productive, dignified and fulfilling lives. Lighthouse Guild brings a level of understanding to vision care that is unmatched. For more information visit lighthouseguild.org.
About EHE International
EHE International is celebrating over 100 years as the recognized leader in preventive medicine with the release of a new book, 100 Years of Preventive Health: The History of EHE International. Established in 1913, EHE International is America's largest and most experienced preventive medicine specialist and the preferred choice among employers for the prevention and early detection of disease and associated risk factors. For more information, contact EHE International, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10020; 212.332.3700; visit www.eheintl.com.
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