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While community health centers have expanded in recent years, far too many - 1.3 million of our lower-income neighbors in Washington - still don't see a dentist. (heraldnet.com)
Through funding to Community Health Centers, strategic partnerships, advocacy, education and championing innovative programs, Arcora Foundation aims to prevent oral disease and increase access to care for our most vulnerable populations. (heraldnet.com)
The office supports the Sells Hospital, two health centers and one clinic near Sells for the Tohono O'odham Nation. (nytimes-institute.com)
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), many Americans have substandard healthcare due to social determinants of health , which refers to the conditions of where they are born, live, and work. (docseducation.com)
Congressman Mike Pompeo says he supports money for federal health centers, but opposes federal money for the same program if it comes from the Affordable Care Act. (thenation.com)
The law also includes billions to expand and operate federal health centers, a program that has traditionally enjoyed years of Republican support. (thenation.com)
Federal health centers typically provide comprehensive services -from primary to specialty care, including dental and mental health-regardless of their patients' ability to pay. (thenation.com)
Since health centers are funded by the discretionary budget , the shutdown has acutely impacted health centers more than any other aspect of health reform. (thenation.com)
The National Association of Health Centers also reports that the sequester alone threatens care for 900,000 patients. (thenation.com)
For Pompeo, an ardent opponent of Obamacare, the congressman has gone on record stating that health centers are the best solution for caring for people who cannot afford health insurance. (thenation.com)
At a town hall last year, he pointed to GraceMed and Hunter Health Clinic, two centers in his district, as examples of the right path for reform. (thenation.com)
On Capitol Hill last week, we caught up with Pompeo after a vote to ask him if he supports repealing even ACA money for health centers. (thenation.com)
Asked if he supports the health reform money already going towards health centers, Pompeo replied, "I've supported the community health centers very consistently, I've been out there, they're great people. (thenation.com)
I've said I support community health centers. (thenation.com)
After more prodding, Pompeo reiterated his stance, telling us: "I support the community health centers. (thenation.com)
So health centers are great, but money for them is going to bankrupt America? (thenation.com)
There are no concerns about the clinical outcomes or health care provided overall at our detention centers," she adds. (wweek.com)
Polun will guide strategy and partnership building for CHCACT, as well as lead the organization's legislative agenda in its advocacy for the 16 community health centers the organization represents and the more than 420,000 patients they serve each year, CHCACT CEO Shawn Frick said. (ctnewsjunkie.com)
He added that Polun's 25 years of health policy experience - including more than a decade working in the state legislature as a health care and human services policy analyst - will be exactly what CHCACT needs in its ongoing mission to advocate for its member community health centers, which provide primary care, dental care and other vital health care needs to more than 10% of Connecticut's population. (ctnewsjunkie.com)
Our member health centers work tirelessly every day to treat every patient who walks through their doors, regardless of ability to pay, and I look forward to helping to spotlight the vital role they play in Connecticut's health care safety net. (ctnewsjunkie.com)
Incorporated in 1989, the Community Health Center Association of Connecticut (CHCACT) is a not‐for‐profit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting the clinical and administrative operations of community health centers across Connecticut. (ctnewsjunkie.com)
CHCACT's mission is to advance and align the work of Connecticut health centers, with stakeholders, to improve the health and wellness of all. (ctnewsjunkie.com)
however, we want to emphasize that OHSU is fully committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment, and we are invested in ensuring that our expectations for what culture, opportunity, diversity, equity, belonging, inclusion and anti-racism look like at OHSU and academic health centers worldwide. (thelundreport.org)
She also worked in various roles at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including serving as the Health Equity Coordinator for the Division of Community Health where she led health equity efforts in the implementation of national community health initiatives. (cdc.gov)

At St. Francis Mission Dental Clinic, on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in south-central South Dakota, the pandemic prompted the clinic to cancel all health events starting in March 2020, said manager and dental hygienist Marty Jones. (sdnewswatch.org)
Her first dental health clinic will take place in March, 2021, and Jones is unsure if she is fully prepared for an onslaught of patients. (sdnewswatch.org)
The St. Francis Mission Dental Clinic on the Rosebud Indian Reservation welcomed a group of student volunteers from Creighton University in March 2020, but has not treated patients since then due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (sdnewswatch.org)
Indiana University will construct a dental clinic to address this gap. (wfyi.org)
Hunter Health Clinic received $1.67 million and GraceMed $525,000 from the Affordable Care Act. (thenation.com)
FBI agents and investigators from the California Department of Justice executed multiple search warrants in October at the Borrego Community Healthcare Foundation, the nonprofit organization that runs the only health clinic in Borrego Springs and other facilities across San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
On each shift where health staff are present, inventories are maintained on items subject to abuse except in the dental clinic. (wweek.com)
At the end of each dental clinic, the tools and sharps used are inventoried. (wweek.com)
Career Practicum student assists at the Stuttgart Health Clinic. (stuttgartcitizen.com)
Having spent the earlier part of her career on the clinical side of nursing, Cynthia turned her focus to staff training in more recent years, including at Alego Health/Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland and University Hospital of Cleveland. (myhipaaguide.com)
That all changed when Ehlert's family found a clinic in neighboring Otter Tail County run by Apple Tree Dental, where dental therapists, who prioritize treating Medicaid recipients, provide much of the clinic's care. (firenewsfeed.com)

A dentist (left) and dental hygienist wearing full COVID-19 personal protective equipment perform a procedure in August at Piedmont Health in Carrboro. (carolinapublicpress.org)
The UCF Dental Center will employ seven staff members, including a dentist, two dental assistants, dental hygienist, financial counselor, office assistant and Driscoll herself. (ucf.edu)
Mitchell dental hygienist Patricia Aylward said residents at a nursing home she serves have received no dental care beyond emergency services for the past year. (sdnewswatch.org)
Since the first iteration of the bill required only that dental therapists attend a technical college for three years without prior training as a dental hygienist, the Wisconsin Dental Association was concerned that dental therapists could then extract teeth without dentist supervision, and that the bill didn't require a dentist to examine a patient before a dental therapist worked on them. (firenewsfeed.com)

The private health information of more than 200,000 Medicaid clients in Indiana may has been exposed in a data breach that affected companies worldwide late May. (wfyi.org)
And in 2016, only 23 percent of adults with Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage saw a dentist, leaving the vast majority without care. (heraldnet.com)
Medicaid programs that include dental coverage for adults currently aren't available in 15 states, and many senior citizens lose access to routine dental care under Medicare. (docseducation.com)
These numbers ultimately impact oral healthcare access to low-income Americans as 63% of Black dentists participate in Medicaid, compared to 39% of White dentists and 50% of other races, including Hispanic and Asian. (docseducation.com)
Most of Borrego Health's annual revenue comes in the form of state reimbursements for medical and dental services provided to patients under Medi-Cal, the California program that administers the federal government's Medicaid program for low-income people. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
As this pandemic stretches on and on, one health care plan that's been gaining enrollees all year is Medicaid . (marketplace.org)
Medicaid has really been a first responder in the COVID-19 pandemic, both from a health perspective and an economic perspective," said Joan Alker, executive director of the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University. (marketplace.org)
States also got extra federal money for Medicaid through the CARES Act in the spring. (marketplace.org)
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - All six of Michelle Ehlert's children have Medicaid plans that should cover their dental care. (firenewsfeed.com)
UnitedHealthcare Community & State serves more than six million Medicaid members in 30 states, plus Washington D.C., with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. (cdc.gov)
As the national lead for the Medicaid Opioid Strategy, she has worked closely with state partners and cross-functional teams to drive an enterprise-wide effort to enhance our network of evidence-based treatment providers, develop alternative payment models to incentivize high quality treatment, and support care management interventions to address the needs of high risk members (e.g., pregnant women with Opioid Use Disorder, those with an overdose). (cdc.gov)

Arcora Foundation is working to end oral health disparities because they recognize that good oral health provides much more than a pleasant smile. (heraldnet.com)
Not surprisingly, certain racial and ethnic minority groups in the U.S. are impacted by the disparities in oral health care even further. (docseducation.com)
And the racial disparities don't just exist for the patients lacking oral health care. (docseducation.com)
Previously, she worked with the Harvard Prevention Research Center where she evaluated community interventions to prevent chronic diseases and reduce health disparities. (cdc.gov)

As of September 2019, an estimated 2.4 million North Carolinians struggled to get adequate dental care, according to the Health Resources & Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (carolinapublicpress.org)
Three counties in the state-Hyde, Tyrrell and Gates-have no actively practicing dentists, according to 2019 data from Sheps Health Workforce NC. (carolinapublicpress.org)
Washington, D.C., September 18, 2019-The Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA, www.cmda.org) the nation's largest faith-based association of health professionals, today released findings of a national survey showing that conscience-protecting laws and regulations help protect patient access to healthcare while addressing rampant discrimination against faith-based health professionals. (cmda.org)
Liora Engel-Smith joined NC Health News in July 2019 and covers policies, programs and issues that affect rural areas. (northcarolinahealthnews.org)
In 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic forced dentists to shut down, 42 percent of adults in rural areas did not receive dental care, according to the survey. (northcarolinahealthnews.org)

Small employers will see significant changes to how their employees' health insurance policies are rated when provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act kick in in 2014, according to officials from the state Insurance Department. (ctnewsjunkie.com)
Though his party has made opposition to the healthcare law its defining issue, the Affordable Care Act is full of Republicans' ideas , from the individual mandate to state-based exchanges to the unnecessary exclusion of congressional staff from the ordinary federal insurance marketplace. (thenation.com)
We need to get rid of the Affordable Care Act. (thenation.com)
The Affordable Care Act doesn't make sense. (thenation.com)

Although the number of practicing dentists rose from 2,207 providers in 1979 to 5,112 providers in 2017, the state's dentist-per-population ratio lagged below the national average, according to data from the Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the University of North Carolina . (carolinapublicpress.org)
Other providers, such as North Carolina's more than 6,000 dental hygienists, could help address the critical need, but state regulations restrict who may perform some services without direct supervision by a dentist. (carolinapublicpress.org)
While prisoners within the Federal Bureau of Prisons do have access to a dentist, the level of care is usually lacking. (huffpost.com)
According to a report by the Health Policy Institute (HPI), the dentist workforce does not racially reflect our country's population. (docseducation.com)
Dental health therapy takes half the time it takes to train a dentist. (nationofchange.org)
However, current NHS stats suggest one in 10 people haven't been to a dentist for more than five years, so our ability to spot potential symptoms and look after the wider health of our patients is reduced. (express.co.uk)
Under the supervision of a dentist, dental therapists can complete oral evaluations, fill cavities, and extract children's baby teeth. (firenewsfeed.com)
In Minnesota, dental therapists with advanced training can treat patients without having a dentist on-site. (firenewsfeed.com)
Self said dental practices can deploy therapists to satellite offices, offering basic care multiple days per week and reserving more complicated procedures for occasional visits from a dentist. (firenewsfeed.com)
John was a superb dentist and dental educator, working with all members of the dental team, but he was so much more than that. (scotsman.com)
John was a meticulous dentist and skilful clinician who put his patients at the centre of their care, working with them to make the right decisions with them about their teeth and mouth. (scotsman.com)

The COVID-19 pandemic changed processes and protocols in the medical profession as exposure risk became a top priority for front-line health workers. (carolinapublicpress.org)
Bloomberg) -As the world moves on to vaccines, health-care giant Abbott Laboratories is doubling down on Covid-19 tests. (chicagobusiness.com)
We are playing a role in Covid, but at the same time we are building a market for rapid point-of-care testing," he said. (chicagobusiness.com)
Many South Dakotans have put off needed dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing the risk of gum disease, tooth and bone loss or other serious health issues related to poor dental care, which can include heart attacks and diabetes. (sdnewswatch.org)
Patients with acute dental problems and those who undergo routine dental care have stayed away from dental offices due to concerns they may be susceptible to COVID-19 during office visits. (sdnewswatch.org)
Members of the state dental industry, who have taken a financial hit due to lack of appointments, say they may need a full year to overcome the backlog of delayed care resulting from COVID-19. (sdnewswatch.org)
The 'COVID hangover,' that's going to go on for a while," said Paul Knecht, director of the South Dakota Dental Association. (sdnewswatch.org)
Data collected by the South Dakota Dental Association has found that 15 percent of the state population will not return to a dental office until they have been vaccinated against COVID or until the pandemic subsides. (sdnewswatch.org)
Additional Secretary, health and family welfare department, VG Vanzara, requested to conduct PG examinations after August 15 on account of the prevailing situation of Covid-19 pandemic. (medicaldialogues.in)
The Gujarat state health department mentioned that over 1,850 resident doctors across the state will not be able to appear for their final year examinations before August 15, 2020, as the state "cannot spare them from Covid-19 duty" amid the outbreak with a rising toll. (medicaldialogues.in)
According to the Health Ministry, the authorities noted that a large number of candidates are facing difficulties in India and abroad in completing the required documentation while applying for a Statement of Need (SoN) certificate for joining training programme/ course in medical specialities in medical institutions in the USA due to measures taken by Governments for containment of COVID-19. (medicaldialogues.in)
Therefore, in view of exceptional circumstances on account of COVID-l9 pandemic and taking into account various these representations, the Ministry of Health & Family welfare after due consideration and to safeguards the interests of the doctors who are pursuing residency/fellowship in the USA, as a one-time measure, has decided to give some relaxation in the existing guidelines for submission of applications for SON certificate. (medicaldialogues.in)

In addition to these skills, Brenna graduated from Kent State University in 2017 with a degree in Public Health. (myhipaaguide.com)
In addition, he received two international awards from the Chinese government in 2010 and in 2017 for his contributions to public health in China. (cdc.gov)

If you like what you are reading and believe in independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan journalism like ours-journalism the way it should be-please contribute to keep us going. (carolinapublicpress.org)
Thankfully, in Washington state we have allies like Arcora Foundation, the philanthropic arm of nonprofit Delta Dental of Washington, to champion oral health. (heraldnet.com)
Health care on Indian reservations has been tenuous, provided through a patchwork of federal workers, nonprofit groups, volunteers and medical school students. (nytimes-institute.com)
State officials have suspended Medi-Cal payments to the Borrego Community Health Foundation as a result of the criminal federal investigation into the nonprofit healthcare provider's billing practices, the company said in an open letter. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
A national nonprofit that accredits corrections facilities based on health care standards placed the Multnomah County Detention Center on probation following a site visit in the fall. (wweek.com)

As we look ahead to 2018, let it be the year where we strive to ensure that everyone, especially people living in underserved communities, enjoy the benefits of good oral health. (heraldnet.com)
Following several lecturer positions, he was appointed to a Senior Clinical Lectureship with Consultant Status in Dundee Dental School in 1992, promoted to Clinical Reader in 2018 and gained a personal Chair in Cardiff University, School of Dentistry in 2021. (scotsman.com)

For services to the Health and Safety of the Public. (wikipedia.org)
For services to Broadcasting and Journalism. (wikipedia.org)
Dr. Annelise Driscoll, assistant director of UCF dental services, said the state-of-the-art facility is focused on affordability, access and quality. (ucf.edu)
The facility, located on the third floor of the Health Center near the center of campus, will offer three main services: prevention, restoration and cosmetics. (ucf.edu)
Planned Parenthood will provide vasectomy services at the Mishawaka Health Center in northern Indiana. (wfyi.org)
Dr. Sue Yoon is the director of Dental Services for Community Health Center of Snohomish County. (heraldnet.com)
These determinants will affect how they can pay for their care as well as how accessible services and programs may be. (docseducation.com)
The California Department of Health Care Services recently took the action after FBI and state Department of Justice agents executed four search warrants in October at Borrego Health offices and one of its main contractors, Premier Healthcare Management of El Cajon, the announcement said. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
The single-page notice says Borrego Health is working with various health plans to continue providing medical, dental and other services to thousands of patients, though officials are not certain they will succeed. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
A spokesman for Borrego Health, one of the largest providers of Medi-Cal services in the country, issued a statement Monday in response to questions about the letter. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Borrego Health wants every member of the community, including our patients, providers and employees, to know that our clinics remain open and available to provide health care services," he added. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Officials from the California Department of Health Care Services, the state agency that approves and audits Medi-Cal reimbursements, did not respond to questions Monday about the letter announcing the suspension of payments. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
But a San Diego County public health official said he expected that state authorities would be working with other health plans to treat patients affected by any interruption in Borrego Health services due to the ongoing investigation. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
All qualified health care professionals have credentials and provide services consistent with the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction…the [health administrator] maintains verification of current credentials of all qualified health care professionals at a readily accessible location. (wweek.com)
Some opportunities and job areas include but are not limited to: engineering, postal services, food service and preparation, child care, television or radio, journalism for The Citizen online news, clerical administrative support, and health and dental. (stuttgartcitizen.com)
Still, dental therapists are not universally supported or available to most rural Americans, despite inadequate access to oral health services in many nonurban communities. (firenewsfeed.com)
Henry, of the dental practice Midwest Equine Services, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, explained that protocols used in other species focus on several specific aspects examined systematically to thoroughly evaluate areas of importance. (thehorse.com)
Des acteurs clés ont été sélectionnés en fonction de leur expérience en matière de retour d'information dans des domaines liés aux soins de santé : des représentants d'organisations, des groupes d'intérêts, des services, des médias, d'autres agences gouvernementales et des membres du public qui ont activement travaillé au Département de la santé. (who.int)
the challenge, more than ever before, facilities are operated by government Representatives from organizations, of efficiently utilizing data to improve agencies, including the Ministry of interest groups, departments, media services and the delivery of care [1]. (who.int)
A Defence medical service department, and local newspapers, other govern- key tool is one that provides health plan- the National Guard Health Affairs, the mental organizations and members of ners with feedback about the quality of Ministry of Interior and several other the public who actively worked with the health services provided and with sug- ministries, as well as by private entities. (who.int)
Finding effective ways to identify provide feedback and participate in the improvements that satisfy the needs of and involve key role players from the assessment of health services. (who.int)
Obtaining key role players' provement is a long-standing challenge views on health-care services is a complex process in which numerous in Saudi Arabia. (who.int)
q New programs offer specialized training in health services research, occupational epidemiology, hazardous substances, and biomarkers of occupational exposure and susceptibility. (cdc.gov)

Your foal's health begins with broodmare care, as the mare's health during her pregnancy will have a significant impact on the foal from day one. (horseillustrated.com)
For the purposes of this course, we will be looking into the care of a foal assuming that the mare was well cared for and up to date on vaccinations and deworming. (horseillustrated.com)

Previously, eliminating the confusion over the UG and PG medical examinations due to the coronavirus lockdown, the Maharashtra Governor had granted permission to conduct all these exams from July 15 onwards as proposed by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS). (medicaldialogues.in)

New Delhi: Through a recent notice, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has allowed one-time relaxation in the existing instructions for the Statement of Need (SoN) certificate for joining training programme/course in medical specialities in medical institutions in the USA.A large number of candidates have sought relaxation in the existing guidelines for submission of. (medicaldialogues.in)

The practice, born of necessity in the midst of a global health crisis, offered a path to help address a long-standing and widespread need in North Carolina's health system: access to oral health care. (carolinapublicpress.org)

The good news is that oral disease is almost entirely preventable if people have access to care and practice healthy behaviors including brushing, flossing and smart snacking. (heraldnet.com)
She has used her advanced dental therapy training to practice solely in urban areas since, but providers like her have become an integral part of Minnesota's effort to fill dental care gaps in rural areas. (firenewsfeed.com)
He also contributed to the UK dental profession more widely, serving for ten years as a Fitness to Practice Panel Member for the General Dental Council and was considered wise counsel, bringing empathy and insight to the difficulties of dentistry and consequences for patients. (scotsman.com)
Before his faculty appointment, he worked for 16 years in public health practice, first as a medical director for four different local health departments and later as the governor's Chief Medical Executive and State Epidemiologist, serving as the lead physician/epidemiologist at the state health department. (cdc.gov)
Dr. Stroud has both veterinary and basic research backgrounds holding both a DVM and a PhD in basic endocrine physiology with professional experiences in industry, academic research and training, private veterinary practice, and One Health leadership. (cdc.gov)

Collaboration among medical providers and oral health care providers also is happening, and smart investments in preventive care show promise. (heraldnet.com)
The cuts came just as reservations were trying to expand preventive care aimed at curbing obesity and fighting diabetes, medical officials and advocates sai. (nytimes-institute.com)

Support independent journalism today. (wfyi.org)

The unfortunate reality is that tens of thousands of children and adults like Anna suffer needlessly from untreated dental disease in our state. (heraldnet.com)
Some 58 percent of low-income adults in our state say they experience dental pain. (heraldnet.com)
As a result of these deficits, an estimated 40% of adults (aged 20-64) without private health insurance, or in the low-income bracket, have untreated cavities. (docseducation.com)
Corrections health staff have provided consistent and effective care to adults in custody despite 22 months of a pandemic and more than 130 straight days of social unrest. (wweek.com)

We are fortunate that many Washington state policy makers, social service agencies, health care organizations and advocates recognize that oral health is part of whole-person care. (heraldnet.com)
Key role players were chosen based on their previous experience in providing feedback in health care-related areas: representatives from organizations, interest groups, departments, the media, other governmental organizations and members of the public who actively worked with the Department of Health. (who.int)
At the conclusion of today's session, you will be able to describe the disciplines that are included in One Health, define the challenges to instituting a One Health approach, identify the major global One Health leader organizations and groups, and discuss how the One Health Commission is working to connect stakeholders to create One Health action teams that educate about One Health and the issues surrounding it. (cdc.gov)

There's not a lot of people clamoring for adequate health care for the native tribes," said Gonzales, who is a director of the American Academy of Family Physicians, which represents 110,600 physicians and medical students. (nytimes-institute.com)
Many Americans don't have adequate access to oral health care. (docseducation.com)
These two programs assist NIOSH in providing an adequate supply of qualified personnel to carry out the purposes of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. (cdc.gov)

Research links poor dental health - especially periodontal gum disease - to heart attacks, diabetes, mental health issues and other serious problems. (sdnewswatch.org)

Their support has helped to make Washington a national leader in providing preventive dental care for low-income children through the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry program. (heraldnet.com)
Support for such clinics comes from the U.S. Indian Health Service, also known as IHS. (nytimes-institute.com)
Spokeswoman Christine Winderlin said the cuts would mean fewer overnight stays, longer waits for outpatient visits, and less money for lab tests, ambulance rides and mental health support. (nytimes-institute.com)
By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 and agree to receive occasional promotional offers for programs that support The Nation 's journalism. (thenation.com)
Support authentic, locally owned and operated public service journalism! (ctnewsjunkie.com)
Our journalism relies on member support. (thelundreport.org)
John was Honorary Tutor at the University of Ghana Dental School in Accra, Ghana, over the years, giving time and expertise to support the growth and development of dentists and dentistry there. (scotsman.com)

In eight counties, the shortage affects patients of all income levels because there are not enough dental providers regardless of a patient's ability to pay. (carolinapublicpress.org)
A federal court has provided protections for physicians committed to following medical evidence and conscience convictions regarding the transgender and gender-questioning patients for whom they care. (cmda.org)
Patients suffering from gum disease, bleeding gums and loose teeth could be displaying key symptoms of diabetes," warned Bupa Dental Care's clinical director, Steve Preddy. (express.co.uk)
It was not clear if the recipients were intended to be employees, patients, health providers, vendors or some combination thereof. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
But it's a very high percentage of the primary care needs of patients. (firenewsfeed.com)
His outstanding collaborative teaching abilities, his extensive expertise in restorative dentistry and his deeply empathic care of patients have left a mark on the hundreds of students he taught, the nursing staff he worked with and the patients he cared for. (scotsman.com)

Under his direction, the journal won numerous publication awards over the years for its quality journalism, creative presentation, and depth of clinical research reporting. (prnewswire.com)
As Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, Dr. Brooks is responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling initiatives and clinical programs aimed to improve health outcomes. (cdc.gov)

Engel-Smith has degrees in both public health and journalism. (northcarolinahealthnews.org)
Summit County Public Health received the four positive test results for the employees on Sept. 26, Oct. 1, Oct. 4 and Oct. 7, according to a news release. (summitdaily.com)
County officials are currently reviewing whether withholding that information is a violation of state or local public health orders. (summitdaily.com)
Public health initiatives for low-income Americans have evolved since Truman's day, however, they still have their limitations. (docseducation.com)
And it does what good medicine should: improve public health. (nationofchange.org)
While at Kent State, Brenna concentrated her degree on Education and Promotion and wrote case studies about Public Health issues. (myhipaaguide.com)
She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health from Kent State University, with a concentration in health education. (myhipaaguide.com)
Dr. Jones has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications on a variety of public health topics. (cdc.gov)
Dr. Matthew L. Boulton is a Senior Associate Dean and Professor of Epidemiology, Preventive Medicine, and Global Public Health in the School of Public Health and Professor of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases at the University of Michigan. (cdc.gov)
He is senior editor for the 16th (and 100th anniversary) edition of Maxcy-Rosenau-Last Public Health & Preventive Medicine and served 5 years on the CDC's Board of Scientific Counselors for Infectious Diseases. (cdc.gov)

The total number of North Carolina dentists increased in the last decade, boosted in part by the 2011 opening of the state's second dental school at East Carolina University, which focuses on serving rural and underserved populations. (carolinapublicpress.org)
It is published bi-monthly and distributed to MDA member dentists and other dental community subscribers. (prnewswire.com)
The Minnesota Dental Association is the voice of dentistry in Minnesota , representing over 70% of practicing dentists. (prnewswire.com)
Dental therapists are licensed providers who offer basic care traditionally provided by dentists, including fillings and simple tooth extractions. (firenewsfeed.com)
That flexibility enables those therapists to provide care in communities without full-time dentists. (firenewsfeed.com)

Ending the oral health disparity is not only necessary, it is possible. (heraldnet.com)

As millions of people have lost their jobs in this pandemic, many have also lost their health insurance. (marketplace.org)

OHSU is one of the largest employers in the state, operating schools for medicine, nursing and other health professions in Portland as well as the OHSU teaching hospital and OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital. (thelundreport.org)
Having trained at Guys Dental Hospital, University of London (BDS, 1976), he gained prestigious house jobs in the Department of Periodontology and Preventative Dentistry, and Oral Surgery at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, returning to Guys as a Registrar in Conservative Dentistry. (scotsman.com)
Dr. Timothy Jones earned a medical doctorate degree from Stanford University and completed a residency in Family Medicine and a Maternal/Child Health Fellowship at the Brown University/Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island program. (cdc.gov)

We are filling in the gap and providing quality health care so students can continue studying and learning," Driscoll said. (ucf.edu)
Our top priority continues to be providing quality, reliable care for the communities we serve. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Borrego Health remains committed to its goal of improving the health of under-served populations in our service areas by delivering high quality and compassionate care," the statement said. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Improved health, quality of life, and longevity are some of the benefits of keeping your canine companion trim. (whole-dog-journal.com)
Yeiser also notes that most of the issues highlighted by the NCCHC are related to the jail's policy language rather than quality of care. (wweek.com)
Key role players in health care quality: who are they and what do they think? (who.int)
ABSTRACT The aim of this study in Medina city in 2009 was to identify key role players who influence the health-care system and to assess their views regarding the improvement of the quality of health care in Saudi Arabia. (who.int)
The discussions highlighted the importance of improvement of health facility infrastructure, the implementation of staff training and education, the initiation of quality assurance and safety standards and the extension of the scope of primary care and community health educational programmes. (who.int)

Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. (thelundreport.org)

At a checkpoint in Yuma, Arizona, around 6,000 Americans cross into Los Algodones, Mexico daily for health care reasons - predominantly dental care. (nationofchange.org)

A shortage of oral health care providers, particularly in rural areas, hinders dental care access for low-income residents across the state. (carolinapublicpress.org)
For oral health care providers, the once routine act of peering into mouths became a dangerous and possibly even deadly work hazard. (carolinapublicpress.org)
This has been a problem for years, and it continues to be a problem in our state," said Dr. Darryl Smith , program coordinator for Friendly Dental Van, an organization that provides oral health care access to communities throughout North Carolina. (carolinapublicpress.org)
Over a dozen states have turned to them to increase access to oral health care, and federal advisers say at least eight more are considering doing the same. (firenewsfeed.com)

Cost, geography and cultural misconceptions contribute to inequities in dental care throughout the state. (carolinapublicpress.org)
The Dental Center is self-supporting and will not receive money from the health fee, tuition or state funds to operate. (ucf.edu)
Neither state policy nor our health care system have caught up to the growing body of medical evidence that confirms what many of us already know - oral health is a major part of our overall health. (heraldnet.com)
Borrego Health also sought to assuage any concerns by employees that they may lose their jobs as a result of the state action. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
It was two years after Minnesota became the first state to license dental therapists. (firenewsfeed.com)
The Wisconsin Dental Association opposed the measures, arguing that the state should invest in its existing workforce rather than create another profession. (firenewsfeed.com)

Infections in the mouth are linked to serious health problems, including heart disease, diabetes and pregnancy complications, stroke, and in extreme cases, life-threatening complications. (heraldnet.com)

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Located at leading universities in 15 states, ERCs provide interdisciplinary graduate and research training, and continuing education in industrial hygiene, occupational health nursing, occupational medicine, occupational safety, and other closely-related occupational safety and health fields. (cdc.gov)
q ERCs are positioned to serve as a resource center for their communities and to provide continuing education to the region's professionals, including a distance-learning program implemented in occupational health nursing. (cdc.gov)

Dr. Lueth practices general dentistry in Bemidji, Minnesota , and has been affiliated with Northwest Dentistry for many years, having served as an associate editor for his Northwestern District Dental Society with regular contributions to the journal. (prnewswire.com)
If we have a chance to right the ship if you will, because when this was designed 50 years ago, we provided health care in a very different situation. (wfyi.org)
She has committed the last eight years to increasing access to dental care for underserved populations and improving the county's oral health status. (heraldnet.com)
"Routine care," as policy calls it, usually means waiting upwards of two or three years for a tooth to be pulled or a temporary filling to be applied. (huffpost.com)
But for years, she and her husband paid for dental care out-of-pocket - sometimes thousands of dollars a year. (firenewsfeed.com)
His innovative teaching, with the Socratic method at its heart, has inspired generations of dental professionals over the years to not just accept what they read and hear but to think about information they are presented with and make their own judgements. (scotsman.com)

The American Council on Science and Health is a research and education organization operating under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. (acsh.org)

Dr. Brooks also leads a Harvard's partnership with March of Dimes and has supported the evaluation and scale of Supportive Pregnancy Care, a group prenatal care initiative to improve birth outcomes. (cdc.gov)

But frustrated at the lack of dental care, he decided to take matters into his own hands. (huffpost.com)
Those in rural communities may lack access to dental education and school programs, fluoridated water or healthier foods, as well as convenient transportation to the dentist's office. (docseducation.com)
Still reeling from a scathing report finding inconsistent discipline and a lack of inclusivity, Oregon Health & Science University now faces a class-action lawsuit accusing it of a culture of racial hostility and discrimination. (thelundreport.org)

It is committed to the highest standards of oral health and access to care for all Minnesotans. (prnewswire.com)
Equally troubling is that it's often the poorer, at-risk populations that experience the most barriers, and the consequences, to limited dental care access. (heraldnet.com)
Let's make the expansion of dental care access for all a New Year's resolution. (heraldnet.com)
I am thrilled to once again be part of the CHCACT team and help champion the cause of ensuring health care access and equity for everyone in Connecticut, regardless of their income or where they live," Ms. Polun said. (ctnewsjunkie.com)

And at the 2014 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 6-10 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Travis Henry, DVM, reviewed a five-component, stepwise approach to carrying out equine dental exams. (thehorse.com)

At the Pascua Yaqui El Rio Community Health Center in Tucson, Gonzales said his family noticed longer wait times and slower referrals. (nytimes-institute.com)
For the San Xavier and the Pascua Yaqui residents, it supports El Rio Community Health Center. (nytimes-institute.com)
The Community Health Center Association of Connecticut ( CHCACT ) is pleased to announce the hiring of Deb Polun of West Hartford as its new Chief Strategy Officer. (ctnewsjunkie.com)
Deb brings tremendous knowledge of Connecticut's Community Health Center program as well as outstanding relationships with members of the General Assembly, Governor's Office and Administrative offices. (ctnewsjunkie.com)

Currently, whether or not someone smokes can have an impact on the rates of people with an individual health care plan, but can not affect a small group plan. (ctnewsjunkie.com)
Experts say those hit hardest by delaying needed dental care include those who have the most difficulty accessing dental care and those most vulnerable to future complications - children, the elderly, minorities and people with disabilities. (sdnewswatch.org)
People with disabilities don't have enough dental care facilities. (wfyi.org)
As providers, we are encouraged to see that more people are understanding the important role oral health plays in overall well-being. (heraldnet.com)
People who believe they may have been exposed to the virus should call 970-668-5584 to talk to Centura Health staff. (summitdaily.com)
Instead of building a senseless border wall to keep people out of the US, our leaders ought to be looking across the border for ideas on how to build a better healthcare system. (nationofchange.org)
When people think of investigative journalism, what do you think of? (backstageviral.com)
In other words, investigative journalism can help people understand what is happening in the world around them. (backstageviral.com)

There will be a trial run - a so-called "soft" opening - on Dec. 14, when the UCF Dental Center staff will treat a small number of students. (ucf.edu)
Diane also contributes to the blog of the Center for Health Journalism, University of Southern California, Annenberg, where she is a member. (myhipaaguide.com)
Before joining CDC, she worked with the Southern Center for Communication, Health, and Poverty. (cdc.gov)

Poor oral health has become a visible sign of economic status, creating a vicious cycle of pain and poverty. (heraldnet.com)

Analyzing the evasion of ethical journalism in the face of Gaza's humanitarian crisis. (nationofchange.org)
The program he'd like to use to help solve the healthcare crisis in America is … part of Obamacare already. (thenation.com)

We are delighted to welcome you to today's webinar Advancing the One Health Concept through Collaborations that Connect, Create, and Educate. (cdc.gov)

We look forward to working with him to continue the tradition of excellence in dental journalism that Northwest Dentistry has always stood for. (prnewswire.com)

Every small employer will be impacted differently with different aspects the health care reform that comes up," he said. (ctnewsjunkie.com)
However, the health care reform law has a provision which states that ratio can not exceed three to one, he said. (ctnewsjunkie.com)
As I've reported, many Republican lawmakers have attempted to repeal Obamacare with one hand while asking for health reform cash with the other. (thenation.com)

Insurance Department Chief Health Actuary Paul Lombardo explained some of the law's expected pricing impact Monday to a group of lawmakers and small business employers. (ctnewsjunkie.com)
The report notes that the health administrator has designated an off-site credentialing department to manage and verify licenses, and that this credentialing department notifies the administrator when a license nears expiration. (wweek.com)

But insurance coverage for dental care for many of us is non-existent. (acsh.org)

Thanks to the advent of fluoridated water in the 1970s, children's oral health has improved. (docseducation.com)

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In a statement issued shortly after the FBI raids, Borrego Health officials also said they were cooperating with investigators to resolve any concerns related to its operating practices. (sandiegouniontribune.com)

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