(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 04, 2009 ) According to the World Health Organization, 37 million men, women and children are currently blind. 28 million of these people are suffering needlessly. For all of the daunting statistics, one matters most of all – 75 percent of those suffering don’t have to be blind.
“ORBIS provides the tools, training and technology necessary for local doctors and other health care personnel to assess their needs and develop workable and lasting solutions to the tragedy of unnecessary blindness,” said Paul Hamilton, ORBIS chief of program. “By building up the long-term capabilities capabilities of eye care institutions, ORBIS helps its partners take action – to reach a state where they can provide, on their own, quality eye care services that are affordable, accessible and sustainable.”
JL Haber, Vice President of Programming for 21st Century Health added, “As the demand for healthcare reform grows, both internationally and domestically, ORBIS has positioned itself to meet this ever-increasing demand by bringing essential eye care to communities across the world. We are excited to have them as a guest on our program.”
About ORBIS International
Since 1982, ORBIS programs have benefited people in 86 countries, enhancing the skills of more than 195,000 health care personnel and providing eye care treatment for more than 6.8 million people. To learn more about ORBIS, please visit www.orbis.org.
About 21st Century Health
21st Century Health airs on Fox Business Network (as paid programming). 21st Century Health may also be viewed on US Airways in-flight TV, or through video on demand via www.21chtv.com. The 21CHTV Series is also available at more than 90 prestigious college universities, including Carnegie Mellon University, Howard University, Dartmouth College and Georgetown University.
For specific market-by-market air dates and times, please
e-mail Moniqueh@mmpusa.com. For more information, please visit www.21chtv.com.
