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DHC is dedicated to advancing communities through partnerships and outreach. We are involved with numerous volunteer activities, supply drives, education opportunities and the support of healthy initi...
DHC Assists in JCPS Vision Screenings for the 2025-26 School Year![]()
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JCPS staff started vision screening for children in various schools. ![]()
Debbie Harper, DHC executive director is helping in this important initiative. ![]()
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In the first week of September, 843 children had vision screening in two JCPS schools. ![]()
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends vision assessment starting at birth and continuing as part of routine health supervision checks. These assessments are essential for early detection of conditions that may cause vision loss in young children.
Doctors for Healthy Communities (DHC) delivered supplies to Newcomer Academy of Jefferson County Public Schools on August 28th, 2025. School supplies, backpacks and undergarments for children were among the items delivered. They were received by Anne Miller & Dr. Irina McGrath, Assistant Principals of Newcomer Academy - friends and alumni. The goal of Newcomer Academy is to provide a welcoming and respectful environment to meet the needs of sixth through twelfth grade English language learners (ELLs) in the JCPS district. All students at the academy are beginning English speakers, and most are in their first year of instruction in a U.S. school.![]()
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We want to extend a huge thank you to the Greater Louisville Medical Society Foundation and St. Paul Kaleidoscope Group who collected many of these supplies.![]()
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Since 1958, GLMS Foundation has represented both the history and future of Louisville Medicine. The GLMS Foundation supports the medical society and initiatives that improve the health and well-being of physicians and our community. This initiative was spearheaded by Dr. Monalisa Tailor, Community Health & Wellness Chair of GLMS Foundation along with Bert Guinn, Exec Vice President & CEO of GLMS and Kimberly Risinger, Administrative Specialist of GLMS.![]()
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The St. Paul Kaleidoscope group is composed of women with a variety of interests and a desire to serve God and our community. The group is made up of mothers, grandmothers, retired, working, homemakers, single and married and is open to all who share likeminded interests and goals. They meet usually on the first Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 pm in the Youth Center of St. Paul.![]()
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School Supplies delivered to Newcomer Academy of JCPS
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Doctors for Healthy Communities (DHC) delivered supplies to Newcomer Academy of Jefferson County Public Schools on August 28th, 2025. Items delivered included school supplies, backpacks and undergarme...