Lion Dr Bateman receives an award

 

 

 

Denver Lion Dr Bateman remains involved with the Pan American Organization of Ophthalmologists.  She is a past president.  LCIF supports the PAAO and has a liaison to their board.  At the recent meeting in Cancun Lion Dr. Bateman was recognized for her continued work for the PAAO.  She still remembers the Colorado/Wyoming Lions as her friends.

 

Established in 1983, the Pan-American Medal for Distinguished Services Award is presented at Pan-American congresses to individuals who have provided exemplary service to the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology for continuing education for ophthalmologists, the prevention of blindness and the promotion of scientific and cultural exchange among ophthalmologists in the Western Hemisphere.  The name change took place in 1999 to honor A. Edward Maumenee, MD, for his extensive contribution to the Pan-American cause, making the award to be the A. Edward Maumenee Award for Distinguished Services.