ST. LOUIS—The AOA Foundation, along with and the American Optometric Association (AOA), have announced the 2010 recipients of the Healthy Eyes Healthy People (HEHP) State Grant program, funded by Luxottica. The Optometry Cares’ Community Grants Committee evaluated, selected and administered this year’s projects, the organization said.

“ Healthy Eyes Healthy People is a program that is committed to improving the vision and health of all Americans,” said Fred Dubick, OD, MBA, chair of the Community Grants committee. “The HEHP grants are a tool for optometrists to change community health programs so that vision services are recognized as vital to the health care system and to improving the qualify of life for all Americans.”

“During the past six years, we have seen the Healthy Eyes Healthy People projects in action across almost every state in the U.S., with programs ranging from vision care for the homeless to preschool vision screenings and diabetes awareness projects,” said Andrea Dorigo, president, Luxottica USA. “These innovative community outreach programs promote both eye health and disease prevention.” 

Following is a list of this year’s award winners:

This year’s award winners are:
Dr. Chris J Babin, Wash.,
Dr. W. Lee Ball, Mass.,
Dr. LeeAnn Barrett, Mo.,
Dr. Mark Curtis, Mo.,
Dr. Keshia Elder, Ala.,
Ms. Jill Gonder, Iowa;
Dr. John R. Hayes, Ore.,
Dr. Denmark R. Jensen, Utah;
Ms. Alissa Johnson, Neb.;
Ms. Jessica Miller, Minn.;
Dr. Joyce Nations, Ga.;
Dr. Joan Portello, N.Y.;
Dr. Lawrence A. Ragone, N.J.;
Ms. Rina Salazar, Alaska;
Dr. Janene Sims, Ala.;
Dr. Heidi Sutter, Wash.;
Dr. Patricia Westfall-Elsberry, Ark.;
Dr. Kenny Wyatt, Ark.; and
Dr. Jasmine Yumori, Calif.