February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, designed to spotlight the incredible work of so many women in STEM who pave the way for future generations. The EBAA took a full week this year to showcase a number of women leaders in the field of ophthalmology, including our very own VP of Surgical Applications, Kristen McCoy. Read more about Kristen’s journey in the sciences, that led her to her current position at MIS, from her EBAA interview below.
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Veterans Day Reflection: MIS President & CEO Shares the Value of Her Military Service
Although November is Eye Donation Month, Miracles In Sight also wants to make sure not to overlook an important day for the entire nation. November 11 is Veterans Day, which is especially meaningful for MIS since the organization is proud to have several veterans of the United States Military on staff.
Meet Angie Smith: Bringing Passion to Every Part of MIS
Angie Smith lights up when she talks about her job. Not just when she talks about the innovations and technical advances, or the donor interactions, or the recipient feedback. She lights up for all of it.
After 17 years with Miracles In Sight, Angie has done just about everything there is to do in the organization. And she still talks about it like it’s the most amazing place on earth. (more…)
A Fitting Tribute
by Dean Vavra
This is my thirty-seventh official year as an eye banker, but in a way eye banking has been a part of my life much longer than that. A genetic eye disease called granular dystrophy type 2 afflicted my grandmother, my mother and four of my brothers. (I was lucky enough to escape the condition.) This is a particularly cruel form of blindness that causes lesions to grow on the cornea, and even after a corneal transplant these painful opacities grow back into the graft tissue. So, my mother, grandmother and siblings all required multiple corneal transplants. In fact, in the early 1950s, before I was born, my mother and grandmother had two of the first corneal transplants performed in America. (more…)
Improving the Reimbursement Process
The health care system today is complex for both patients and providers. While patients are always the priority of any health care organization, we deal primarily with providers – ophthalmologists, hospitals and ambulatory service centers (ASC’s) – who work with patients. For that reason, we are focused largely on making their jobs simpler and easier, so they can do more for the patients they serve. One way we are doing that is by examining and improving what’s called “reimbursement.” (more…)
Employee Spotlight – Ingrid Schunder
Ingrid Schunder is the Director of Donor Logistics for Miracles In Sight. She has 16 years of experience in eye and tissue donation. Her educational background includes a BA in Psychology and a BS in Education. Prior to working in the field of eye and tissue donation, Ingrid taught high school Spanish and English. Ingrid is currently completing her MBA and leadership studies. (more…)
Everyday Heroes Are Among Us
If you listen to Sarah Chandler speak of her son, it’s obvious that Mark was the reason the sun came up every morning and the stars twinkled at night. Sarah describes her son as a friend to all, and a stranger to none. A small town USA boy with an enormous heart and a willing hand. Mark gave so much in life, it would be just like him to give as much in death. (more…)
Employee Spotlight – Tina Claussen
I was searching for a meaningful career, and was fortunate to find my way into this profession. My career in donation began in 2007 with LifePoint in South Carolina. I started as a Donor Coordinator in the Communications Center. (more…)
Employee Spotlight – Mary Kinlaw
Welcome to Miracles In Sight, Mary!
Mary K. Kinlaw came to Miracles In Sight from LifePoint in Charleston, SC with over 12 years of eye banking experience. She received her Eye Bank Technician Certification (CEBT) in 2009 and has served on committees with the Eye Bank Association of America. (more…)