After a marathon of negotiations a supplemental budget was approved by the state legislature on Wednesday. The good news is that the budget protects dental coverage for low-income pregnant women, seniors in nursing homes and people with developmental disabilities. This decision by the legislature to support funding for dental coverage reflects in part an increased…
The proposed House supplemental budget protects many essential programs that provide dental coverage to vulnerable populations. Thanks in part to the efforts of Citizens’ Watch coalition and grassroots support statewide, there is a growing awareness that oral health is a critical part of overall health. The House budget released today in Olympia maintains funding for…
The Governor’s proposed supplemental budget eliminates all non-emergency dental care for eligible Medicaid-insured adults ($8.6 million). Pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid would lose dental coverage. Poor oral health can lead to complications with pregnancy. In addition, mothers can pass the bacteria that cause dental disease to their babies. Nearly half of all births in Washington…
We all know the 2011 legislative session was difficult. Due to declining revenues, budget cuts were extensive. Many programs to protect the health of vulnerable residents were affected. At the same time there were few bright spots that demonstrate the value of advocacy and hard work. Thanks to everyone who spoke out about the importance…
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Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. Understanding how social determinants impact health can help us all identify and address health disparities and to promote overall health equity. #teethmatter #NPHW
Oral Health Watch
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Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. Understanding how social determinants impact health can help us all identify and address health disparities and to promote overall health equity. #teethmatter #NPHW
Oral Health Watch
2d
Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. Understanding how social determinants impact health can help us all identify and address health disparities and to promote overall health equity. #teethmatter #NPHW
Oral Health Watch
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A healthy community is a strong, resilient community. National Public Health Week reminds us that public health & public health measures like water fluoridation play a critical role in preventing disease, maintaining community health & promoting health equity. #NPHW #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3d
A healthy community is a strong, resilient community. This National Public Health Week reminds us all that public health and public health measures like water fluoridation play a critical role in preventing disease and promoting health equity. #NPHW #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3d
A healthy community is a strong, resilient community. This National Public Health Week reminds us all of the critical role public health and public health measures like water fluoridation play in preventing disease and promoting health equity. #NPHW #teethmatter