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DHC volunteers delivered clothes (boys pants sizes 6-12 and boys/girls underwear size 6-14) on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at 11:30 am to Teria Slaughter, MSW, Ashland & Maxwell Elementary Schools Family Resource Center Coordinator.![]()
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Thank you to the GLMS Foundation for their generous donation. This initiative was spearheaded by Dr. Janice Yusk and her husband, Ted Hodge. Dr. Janice Yusk, MD, is a Board Certified Dermatologist who graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. and practiced for over 52 years. Ted Hodge is the former director of Pastoral Care at Baptist Health Louisville.![]()
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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. ![]()
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glms.org/foundation/
The annual Give for Good Louisville Nonprofit Group event is today! Join Doctors for Healthy Communities as we work alongside 200+ Louisville non-profits to promote the great work so many are doing. DHC's support of public schools and local food deserts will thrive the more donations we receive. ![]()
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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.