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Optimum VA 2021 Issue 1 (June 2021)
Please find our latest newsletter on the Newsletter page! NAVAO Newsletters
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APHA 2021 Call for Abstracts
The APHA 2021 Call for Abstracts is open! Submit an abstract to present and share your research with public health leaders and professionals from around the world. Plus, presenting is a career-building and personally rewarding experience. With the uncertainty around COVID-19, APHA is aiming to host a hybrid meeting Read more…
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ASCO’s Spring 2018 Edition of Eye on Education
Click on the link https://eye.opted.org/ to read all the latest news from ASCO, our Corporate Contributors, our institutions and more.
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Gay Tokumaru Bessen, OD, FAAO
Gay Tokumaru Bessen, OD, FAAO It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that The National Association of VA Optometrists (NAVAO) shares with you the passing of Dr. Gay Tokumaru Bessen. Dr. Tokumaru was a visionary leader in NAVAO. She served as NAVAO President from 2005-2009. Moreover, Dr. Tokumaru Read more…
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Response to NAVAO Letter
In May of 2017, the Disabled Veterans internet site suggested a proposal to eliminate optometry and audiology services at VA facilities. Under the proposal, Veterans would be outsourced to civilian facilities for optometry services. NAVAO submitted a response to The Honorable David J. Shulkin, The Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The Read more…
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Minutes from the January C&P Conference Call
Be sure to check out the minutes from the recent Compensation and Pension conference call at https://www.navao.org/…/compensation-and-pension-workgroup…/
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Free CE for NAVAO Members
NAVAO is now offering free CE for its members. A 1 hour COPE-approved CE course is now available and free to our members. We hope to add more courses in the future with your support! Continuing Education
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NAVAO Response to Dr. Shulkin
The Honorable David J. Shulkin, MD Secretary of Veterans Affairs U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Dear Mr. Secretary: The National Association of VA Optometrists (NAVAO) represents the optometrists on the medical staff of VA facilities providing eye care to the nation’s Veterans. The NAVAO mission of providing optimal eye Read more…
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VHA Employee Conference Attendance Process changes
Major Changes Implemented to VHA Employee Conference Attendance Process – follow the link for details: VA Optometry Service News
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News and Announcements
Visit the VA Optometry HQ Service Announcements page for the latest news and announcements in VA optometry.