Federal Officials Award $156 Million To States To Improve Oral Health Services
The money goes to 420 health centers around the country to help underserved populations.
The Baltimore Sun:
Maryland Health Centers Get $1.75 Million To Expand Access To Dental Care
Health centers in Maryland were awarded $1.75 million in federal funding to expand dental services to underserved populations in the state. The money is part of a pot of $156 million doled out to 420 health centers in 47 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico to increase access to oral health services. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said the funds could pay for 1,600 new dentists, dental hygienists, assistants and technicians to treat about 785,000 more patients. (Cohn, 6/16)
Miami Herald:
Nearly $10 Million In Federal Grants Awarded To Florida Health Centers, Groups
The Obama administration this week announced nearly $10 million in grants for Florida health centers and organizations to expand oral health services and reduce the number of uninsured children in the state. (Chang, 6/16)
The Times-Picayune:
Louisiana Gets $4.3 Million To Expand Dental Care
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday (June 16) awarded $4.3 million to 12 Louisiana health centers to expand oral health care services and improve oral health outcomes. (Lipinski, 6/16)
Kansas Health Institute:
Kansas Centers Receive $2M In Grants To Expand Oral Health Services
Kansas health centers will receive more than $2.2 million to improve access to oral health care — funding that is desperately needed, according to a Kansas dental health advocate. (Hart, 6/16)