The IU School of Optometry's Eye Care Community Outreach (ECCO) program has been presented with the 2006 Vision Care section of the American Public Health Association's Outstanding Scientific Paper/Project Award. This award is presented to individuals or organizations that render outstanding services to the Optometry profession.

Dewana Allen, ECCO Pgm Coordinator (center) accepting award. Presenting the award are Dr. Norman Bailey, Vision Care Section Chair from UH (left) and Dr. Satya Verma, Awards Cmte Chair from PCO (right).

"It is with great pleasure to state that the ECCO program is very grateful and acknowledges the importance of collaboration. We salute those who have supported us, and only together can we make even bigger strides." --Dewana Allen, ECCO Program Coordinator