LIONS MEET OPTOMETRIST AT THE NEW VISION CLINIC AND GET UPDATE

ABOVE:  At our Lions dinner meeting on Thursday, November 7, Stephanie Wiersma, President & CEO of Lorain County Health & Dentistry (left), introduced Dr. Joyce Ramsue-Thompson (right), hired last month to provide the professional services in the new Vision Clinic at LCH&D.  CEO Wiersma outlined the background of LCH&D and efforts over the past few years to establish a vision clinic in the local health center.  Thanks to the Lorain Lions, who spearheaded the campaign to raise $257,000 for equipment, and with great support from District 13-B Lions Clubs, the Vision Clinic opened on October 10.  Dr. Ramsue-Thompson, who served in the same role at the North East Ohio Neighborhood Health Services, Inc. in Cleveland for 13 years, talked about the equipment in the new Vision Clinic and how patients are responding to the new service.  The dedication of the Vision Clinic will be held on Wednesday, November 13 at 4:30 p.m. for all Lions in the District and invited guests.  A public Open House will be held on Saturday, November 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.