It’s time to start talking about CHIP, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Congress has yet to agree on a plan on how to pay for the program moving forward, putting the health insurance of nearly 9 million kids across the country in peril.
It’s time to start talking about CHIP, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Congress has yet to agree on a plan on how to pay for the program moving forward, putting the health insurance of nearly 9 million kids across the country in peril.
Oral Health Watch
13 hours ago
Preventive oral health care and community water fluoridation do more than prevent cavities. They support basic needs like health and comfort, psychological needs like confidence and belonging, and the ability to learn, work, and reach one’s full potential. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Access to preventive and restorative dental care is essential for everyone. Good oral health plays a vital role in a person’s quality of life. It affects our ability to eat, speak, smile, learn, work, and live without pain. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
The best health policy helps prevent disease before it starts. Community water fluoridation does exactly that by helping protect teeth against cavity-causing germs and reducing the need for more costly treatment later. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
5 days ago
Discrimination, income, education, and where a person lives, works, and plays can have as much impact on health outcomes as behavior and health care access. When we address these social determinants, we move closer toward achieving health equity. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
7 days ago
Maintaining the Apple Health dental program and DentistLink are smart investments that help people stay healthy, working, and connected to the care they need. It’s good health policy, good public policy, and the right thing to do. #waleg #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
When public and private partners align, oral health care access becomes attainable. DentistLink - a public–private partnership between Washington state (@wa_health_care), Arcora Foundation, and @projectaccessnorthwest - helps connect Apple Health–insured and uninsured Washington residents find ...dental care near them. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Oral health is essential to overall health. Maintaining investments in the Apple Health dental program and DentistLink - proven tools that help people access care, stay healthy, and remain productive. It’s smart health policy and the right thing to do. #waleg #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Oral health care access can change a life. DentistLink helps Apple Health–insured and uninsured Washington residents find a dentist near them so care is timely and within reach. #OralHealth #AppleHealth #WALeg #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
A healthy smile is about more than teeth; it’s about confidence, dignity, and overall health. Apple Health dental program investments help families access preventive care and treatment when they need it most. Please urge Washington legislators to maintain these investments. It’s good health ...policy and the equitable choice. #WALeg #AppleHealth #OralHealth #teethmatter