NEWS
Published: January 3, 2012
Cedar Rapids Vision In Motion Moving to Bigger Location
Cedar Rapids Vision in Motion (CRVIM), a non-profit vision wellness and rehabilitation center, currently located at 3255 Williams Blvd SW will be moving across the parking lot to 3235 Williams Pkwy SW, Suite 1. The therapy clinic and low vision store will start serving patients at its new location starting Monday, January 9.
The vision wellness and rehabilitation center has been at its current location since spring 2008 and serves individuals with low vision, brain injuries and children who have trouble learning due to vision issues. The new location will provide about 1,000 more sq. ft than the clinic’s current location, which will allow the clinic to expand its services to include a vision sports training program.
“We are really excited about this move,” says Dr. DeAnn Fitzgerald, Founder of Cedar Rapids Vision In Motion. “Over the last couple of years, our patient need has steadily increased. This new location will allow us to better serve the community, and offer a way for us to continue providing quality care to our patients.”
Published: November 30, 2011
Annual Continuing Education Conference to Feature ImPACT Concussion Program and the Visual Issues Associated with a Concussion
Cedar Rapids Vision In Motion, 3255 Williams Blvd SW, a non-profit vision wellness andrehabilitation center, will host its 4th annual “Training Your Brain to See Again” Conference Friday, February 24, and Saturday, February 25, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The conference will be held at the Kirkwood Training & Outreach Services Center, 3375 Armar Dr., Marion. This year’s conference will focus on how to diagnose and treat a concussion/acquired brain injury, as well as the visual disorders and disturbances commonly associated with them.
This year’s conference will feature two days of information starting Friday, February 24, with a special presentation by Dr. Mark Lovell and Dr. Jamie Pardini of ImPACT. The ImPACT program is a neuropsychological testing program that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of concussions.
“We are very excited for this year’s conference presentations. Especially with the advent of the State of Iowa’s concussion/brain injury protocol for student athletes this past July,” says Carol Luth, Director of Cedar Rapids Vision In Motion. “Now is a great time for community members and professionals to learn more about how the whole body is affected by a concussion.”
Saturday’s presentations will focus more on the eyes, and how to appropriately diagnose and treatvision disorders commonly associated with concussions/acquired brain injuries; as well as how to manage sports injuries in a family practice setting. Speakers include: Dr. Brian Meeker, DO; Dr. DeAnn Fitzgerald, OD; and the Cedar Rapids Vision In Motion Occupational Therapy Staff.
CEH’s/CEU’s will be awarded for therapy professionals, athletic trainers, neuropsychologists andnurses for each day attended. All other professionals will be given CEH’s per their board requirements. Cost to attend Friday’s presentation only is $179 if registered before February 10, $199 if registered on February 10 or after, $98 for nurses and $70 for student/caregivers. Cost to attend Saturday’s presentation only is $109 if registered before February 10, $129 if registered on February 10 or later, $81 for nurses and $50 for student/caregivers. Cost to attend both days is $288 if registered before February 10, $328 if registered on February 10 or later, $179 for nurses and $120 for student/caregivers. Registration includes continuing education credits, refreshments and lunch. Friday registration also includes a 200-page manual from ImPACT.
Please contact Cedar Rapids Vision In Motion with any questions or to register at (319) 364-2311or crvisioninmotion@gmail.com. To register, visit www.spandainc.com or call (319) 364-2311.
Event Details
What: “Training Your Brain to See Again” 4th Annual Continuing Education Conference
When: Friday, February 24, & Saturday, February 25; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Kirkwood Training & Outreach Services Center, 3375 Armar Dr., Marion, IA 52302
Why: To gain a better understanding of how to diagnose and treat a concussion/acquired brain injury; as well as what vision disorders and disturbances are commonly associated with them.