CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St., will host a World Diabetes Day forum on eye health Thursday, Nov. 1.
Held in the OB Classroom on the second floor of the hospital, the forum begins at 3:15 p.m. with registration and refreshments. At 4 p.m., Dr. Brooke E. Donaher will speak. A member of the Flaum Eye Institute optometry team, Donaher provides care to a wide range of patients and is experienced in managing patients with diabetes. She is also a senior instructor of clinical ophthalmology at the University of Rochester, a member of both the American Academy of Optometry and the New York State Optometric Association, and a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.
There is no charge to attend the event, which will also include blood pressure screenings. RSVPs are required however, by Oct. 28. Call (585) 396-6233 or visit www.ThompsonHealth.com to RSVP.
Those who attend the forum are encouraged to bring a donation of non-perishable items for the Canandaigua Churches In Action pantry.