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Causes: Ambulatory & Primary Health Care, Health
Mission: The hispanic institute for blindness prevention (hibp)
Programs: Hibp provided : 6,240 free vision screenings *998 low cost specialty consultation with ophthalmologist *8,735 affordable, low cost or free eyeglasses. *23,516 people served for health education and prevention thru community outreach programs. *7,189 people received a health needs assessments and were issued appropriate referrals. *18,366 people received a medical screening (blood pressure, blood sugar or bmi). *4,774 for misc social services (wic, housing, acca enrolment, medicaid enrollment, medical debts etc. ) *5,248 people were established a medical home or primary care clinic. *1,496 referrals for prostate and colon cancer, pap, and namograph screenings. *1,190 referrals for mammograms. *1,528 referrals for pap smears. *1,067 substance abuse counseling and mental health. *1,010 dental service referrals. *1,013 hiv testing,*32 std other testing.