Megan Collins
@drmcollins2020
Ophthalmologist and ethicist with a focus on public health.
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22-05-2020 16:36:52
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Really excited to see this work launch today! Great to work with @sj_popdoc Kate Connor, MD, MSPH, and Megan Tschudy.
You want more COVID-19 resources from Johns Hopkins University? Boom! Proud JHU School of Education is a partner on eschool+ with Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and Johns Hopkins Medicine Annette Anderson, Ph.D. Megan Collins
So proud to be part of this amazing collaboration with our global partners World Bank UNICEF and of course, our fabulous Hopkins team Andrew Nicklin Annette Anderson, Ph.D. Ruth Faden @sj_popdoc Alan Regenberg
Eyeglasses for school kids boost academic performance, study finds bit.ly/2YIq0Ij via The Hub || Amazing 6-year collaboration between Baltimore City Public Schools Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) Johns Hopkins University Vision To Learn Warby Parker to benefit health & educational success cc: Leana Wen, M.D.
Three-year clinical study is the most robust analysis to date linking access to eyeglasses with higher test scores, especially for students having the most trouble in school. (via Johns Hopkins University) releases.jhu.edu/2021/09/09/eye…
At @johnshopkins, this success is due to the steadfast leadership and support of President Ron Daniels, the brilliance and hard work of of Megan Collins, and the incredible efforts of a school outreach team.
Congrats Megan Collins! Great to see the impact of all your hard work! Eyeglasses for school kids boost academic performance, study finds bit.ly/2YIq0Ij
Congratulations to the Vision for Baltimore research team and program partners! Grateful to be working with such a fabulous group of people. @aj_neitzel Betsy Wolf Warby Parker Vision To Learn Baltimore City Public Schools Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) JHU School of Education The Consortium for School-Based Health Solutions Johns Hopkins University
Eyeglasses improve vision and school performance. Sure, this seems simple—but access to resources is tough for many. Overcoming complex barriers takes clear vision, strong collaborations, and constant effort. Congrats Megan Collins + team for changing kids’ lives! #btcywt👁
Getting Kids Eyeglasses Boosts School Grades: Study usnews.com/news/health-ne… @aj_neitzel Betsy Wolf Joshua Sharfstein Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) Baltimore City Public Schools Vision To Learn Warby Parker Check out this coverage of Baltimore's program to ensure kids have the glasses they need to succeed in school
Thanks so much Annette Anderson, Ph.D. !
"The overall gains for students with glasses were essentially equivalent to two to four months of additional education compared to students without glasses." Vision To Learn #DataforGood hubs.li/H0X7Sq_0
A Johns Hopkins University study links access to eyeglasses to higher test scores, especially for kids who struggle the most academically. Great to see the impact that Vision To Learn, a participant of The Studio @ Blue Meridian, has on the lives of young people! hub.jhu.edu/2021/09/09/gla…
New JAMA Ophthalmology study about benefit of school-based vision program in #Baltimore: Students grades 3-7 who received eyeglasses achieved better #reading scores & #academic achievement in 1 year. Authors include: @aj_neitzel, Betsy Wolf, Megan Collins #Ophthalmology #optometry
Thank you Michael F. Chiang, MD. We are so pleased to be contributing to the discussion about pediatric eye care, health equity, and academic achievement.
"The success of the Vision for Baltimore program model and research findings could advance health and educational equity for students across the country," said senior author Megan Collins. hub.jhu.edu/2021/09/09/gla…