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We will deliver effective and compassionate eye and vision care in an innovative and accessible way.

Make the University Eye Center (UEC) more accessible to the public:

GOAL 5

• Develop a patient internet portal that allows new and current patients to request and/or schedule appointments online and better facilitates communication. • Enable patients to make self-referrals to a variety of clinical units. • Provide patients and the public with onsite 24/7 care for ocular emergencies. • Continue to provide community outreach, including screenings and educational seminars.

• Ensure that the UEC website and other official communication vehicles present current, updated patient educational material. • Revise UEC policies to comply with health care reform as they relate to increasing patient access. • Develop a communication/marketing campaign.

Goals 5 and 6 are linked to the following Power of SUNY * goals: • SUNY and a Healthier New York Learn more >> • SUNY and the Vibrant Community Learn more >> * The Power of SUNY is the State University of New York’s systemwide strategic plan.

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