At Through the Hayes Optometry, we value our membership in our local "village" of Hayes Valley and firmly believe in
giving back to the community, both locally and globally. To that end, Dr. Langille and her team participate in a number
of programs:
Hospital de la Familia
Dr. Langille returned to Guatemala in August 2004 after a 10 year hiatus from overseas volunteer work, bringing her husband
for the first time. Philippe was quickly put to good use as an ophthalmic technician and general controller of traffic.
(It's not easy to see 90 patients per day in a small,crowded room!) Together with a team of 40+ doctors, nurses, technicians
and assistants, they provided eyecare and general healthcare to over 1300 individuals in the jungle town of Nuevo Progreso,
San Marcos, Guatemala. For more information and to see several photos of their trip, follow this link:
Therese and Philippe returned to Nuevo Progreso once again in May 2006. They have vowed to continue doing volunteer
work on a regular basis.
In August of 2008, Dr. Angela Tam made her first visit to Hospital de la Familia. She has now joined La Familia!
Project Homeless Connect . Because there is always
so much need right here at home. Check this site to see how you can get involved. www.projecthomelessconnect.org/
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