Olympus has committed to a 10-year sponsorship
of the Endoscopic Explorer Exhibit
CENTER
VALLEY, Pa., May 22, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Olympus Corporation of the Americas is excited
to join the community in celebrating the opening of the new Da
Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion, which will serve as an
education and career learning hub for the greater Lehigh Valley.
The 67,000-square-foot science center in downtown Allentown opened May
22, and Olympus is part of the larger Lehigh Valley Health
Network My Body Exhibit Gallery. Olympus' Endoscopic Explorer
Exhibit includes a learning model that allows visitors to see how a
colonoscope is used by doctors to screen patients for colorectal
cancer.
The exhibit will also include an immersive video and supporting
graphics to educate visitors about the process of a colonoscopy,
the importance of the procedure in screening for colorectal cancer,
the signs and symptoms related to the disease and the importance of
knowing and sharing family health history. Olympus has committed to
a 10-year exhibit sponsorship.
In addition to the exhibit, Olympus donated 60 laptops that will
be used by students from area school districts who visit the Da
Vinci Science Center for its STEAM (science, technology,
engineering, art and math) educational programming. Olympus is also
partnering with Da Vinci on its STEAM Career Pathways Program that
offers hands-on activities, mentorship opportunities and
interactions with a diverse range of professionals in science, math
and technology fields.
Olympus' partnership with the Da Vinci Science Center
illustrates the company's larger commitment to health equity and
awareness and commitment to STEAM education.
"We are extremely grateful for our long-term partnership with
Olympus. Partnerships like this one help us to create relatable,
relevant exhibits and programs that enable visitors to better
understand actions they can take to stay healthy," said Lin
Erickson, CEO and Executive Director, Da Vinci Science Center.
"That knowledge also extends beyond the exhibit gallery. The STEAM
Career Pathways pilot program at Olympus provides an immersive
environment for students to better understand how technology is
used to develop sophisticated diagnostic tools and how those tools
are used by professionals in a real-world setting."
While focusing on the view inside the colon provided through
colonoscopy, the Endoscopic Explorer Exhibit explores topics
affecting individual health and that of entire communities.
Colorectal cancer may begin as non-cancerous polyps on the lining
of the colon and rectum. Gastroenterologists consider colonoscopy
the gold standard in colorectal cancer screening because of the
ability to find and remove polyps before they have a chance to
develop into cancer.1
Olympus is committed to health equity and making sure that
disproportionately affected groups of people are provided with the
information they need to stay healthy regardless of economic
status. Along with educating the public on the importance of
preventive screenings, Olympus is looking to help close the health
equity gap by providing access to critical healthcare
information.
"We are thrilled to support health education in the community,
and we look forward to celebrating the growth and continued success
of the Da Vinci Science Center. As a pioneer in medical
technologies for endoscopy, Olympus is committed to furthering
understanding about preventable and treatable diseases such as
colorectal cancer," said Julien Sauvagnargues, President and CEO of
Olympus Corp. of the Americas. "Leadership at Da Vinci had an
exciting vision for a science center open to the entire community.
We applaud everyone involved for bringing that vision into focus
and allowing Olympus the opportunity to help educate the public and
empower local students with the resources to help them to succeed
and consider future career opportunities."
About Olympus
At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people's
lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical
technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to
provide solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and
minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by
elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.
For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of
contributing to society by producing products designed with the
purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the
world.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary
of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs
more than 4,500 employees throughout locations in North and
South America. For more
information, visit olympusamerica.com.
About Da Vinci Science Center
Da Vinci Science Center is a national award-winning non-profit
science center that has been bringing science to life and lives to
science for over 30 years. Da Vinci Science Center experiences make
science fun and approachable, helping to connect people of all ages
and backgrounds with the wonders of science. The Access for All
program is one way the Science Center reduces financial barriers
for visitors – offering $3 individual
admission and $35 family memberships
to qualified households. To learn more about these and other
programs, visit davincisciencecenter.org and follow them on
Facebook/Instagram.
1 ASGE, "Value of Colonoscopy."
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