FirstSight Happenings
February 2012
Interview with Dr. Cindy Tampoya

Read the FirstSight Interview with Dr. Cindy Tampoya of the San Bernardino Sam's Club.  Dr. Tampoya discusses her struggles with managed care and her passion for helping patients.  Check back here next month to see who will be the next FirstSight Spotlight!

Read Interview Here 

 

FirstSight 2012 Annual Doctor Meeting - MEETING REGISTRATION

It's that time again!  Details for the April 1st-2nd meeting were emailed to your office email.  If you wish to attend please follow the link below to register.  See you soon!

Register Here 

 

January 2012 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Interview with Dr. Nhu Phamle

Read the FirstSight Interview with Dr. Nhu Phamle of the Livermore Walmart.  Dr. Phamle outlines her marketing strategy and her tips for showing her patients how much she cares.

Check back here next month to see who will be the next FirstSight Spotlight!

Read Interview Here 

 
New Newsletter Format Debuted

FirstSight debuted a brand new monthly newsletter that will include stories and tips on how to "Make a Patient for Life," FirstSight news, games, and much more!  The newsletter will also contain a monthly calendar that will list important due dates for both employed and sublease models.  Stay tuned every month for informative articles, contests, and new information.

Read Newsletter Here

 
Keep an Eye Toward Safety

Dr. Frank Giardina (Area Doctor, Santa Maria) & Dr. John Shan (Duarte) wrote an article focusing on Safety Eyewear for the December 2011 issue of Optometric Management.  Dr. Giardina has also been asked to write three more articles for the magazine!

Read Article Here

 
December 2011 
Interview with Dr. Christophe Juliet

Read the FirstSight Interview with Dr. Christophe Juliet of the Redding Walmart.  Dr. Juliet discusses his passion in life and how he applies it to his interactions with patients.

Check back here next month for the FirstSight Spotlight of Dr. Phamle (Livermore Walmart)!

Read Interview Here

 
November 2011 
Interview with Dr. Jenny Hung

Read the FirstSight Interview with Dr. Jenny Hung of the Rosemead Walmart.  Dr. Hung dishes on the new technology she is utilizing in her exam lane as well as the secret to her successful practice.

Check back here next month for the next FirstSight Interview!

Read Interview Here

 
October 2011 
NCHS Fabulous at Forty Gala
 

On October 8th Robb Patton, Dr. Janice Lau & Dr. Michelle Suwabe (San Marcos Clinic) attended the NCHS Fabulous at Forty Fundrasing Gala to show their support for the North County Health Services system.

NCHS Gala - 2011

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 2011 
FirstSight Spotlight - September COR

Dr. Khoa Truong, San Diego Sam's Club, was interviewed for the September edition of the Corporate Optometry Report where he discusses how to stay connected to his patients and the community (page 7). 

Read Full Report Here

 
August 2011 
Temporary CooperVision Avaira Toric Lens Dispensing Hold

Due to reports of ocular issues with Avaira Toric Contact Lens, FirstSight has put a temporary hold on dispensing of this product and CooperVision has issued a voluntary recall. 

Temporary Dispensing Hold Memo
Voluntary Recall Memo
 
 
July 2011 
Walmart Awards Two FirstSight Doctors

Two Doctors were honored during the July 17th District Meeting in Long Beach, CA.

Read Full Memo Here
 
 
North County Health Services - Spring Newsletter

FirstSight was spotlighted in the Spring issue of the NCHS newsletter (Page 3).  We will also be a Hole Sponsor for the "Fore for Kids VII Golf Classic" on August 12th.

Read Full Article Here
 
 
2nd Chance Kids

Dr. Lien T.K. Nguyen, of the Colton WalMart, has also partned with 2nd Chance Kids to provide low-cost eye care services for local children.

Read Full Article Here

 

HeartSmart Technologies

Thanks to Dr. Frank Giardina, Area Doctor, for providing this link to new technology that can help prevent cardiovascular disease in our patients.

Visit the Site Here