Author Archives: Dori Carlson

U.S. Senate Leader Introduces AOA-Backed NHSC Optometric Inclusion Bill With backing from the AOA and the Arkansas Optometric Association, United States Senator Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) yesterday introduced into the U.S. Senate the National Health Service Corps Improvement Act – an … Continue reading →

Ah, it’s been far too long since I journaled about my adventures at each of the schools so I am attempting to catch up on things.  I have now been bragging about  NECO at each of my recent school visits … Continue reading →

“And the earth shook in fear when I arrived in Washington, D.C. to visit with Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.” Okay, perhaps that’s a little bit of a stretch, but it is true … Continue reading →

PCO Visit A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit with the students at PCO.  The entire POA Board was at the event as well since they were getting ready to head to Harrisburg to visit with Senators.  … Continue reading →

Four hours with students!  Two hours spent with an incredible group of present and future leaders (shown in the picture) followed by two full hours with an auditorium full of students.  It’s really hard to NOT be passionate about our … Continue reading →

Last week I had a unique school visit experience.  I had just about every 1-3 year student at Michigan College of Optometry AND several faculty AND the entire Michigan Optometric Assn board at my “Lessons for Optometry” session.  I estimate … Continue reading →

I feel like I was on summer vacation.  I haven’t toured a school or written in this blog since last May when I visited UMSL.  That’s not to say I haven’t been busy … I just haven’t been in school … Continue reading →

  I started my vist at UMSL on Thursday seeing this!  UMSL (Heart) DORI!  What a great welcome!  Thank you so much to the students who did this.  This was the start of an incredible day.  I had about 150 … Continue reading →

Wouldyouliketoprepayforgasyoucanprepayforafulltankhalftankoraquartertank?  I had to have the “boy” at the car rental agency repeat that a couple of times last night.  I don’t think I’m terribly slow but I really didn’t realize you could make all of that in to one word!  I arrived … Continue reading →

Last week we had a record number of students at the Congressional Conference in Washington, DC.  The students were so instrumental in our messaging on the Hill and what an incredibly dedicated group.  Great job!  I have one request – … Continue reading →