Prairie Elementary is our next nominee for the "Share the Care" contest. They are located in Guymon, the heart of the Oklahoma Panhandle. Our program has previously visited Guymon and this elementary school, but read below why those close to it think it deserves another day of care:
How do you think these service would benefit the organization?
"This school serves many low-income families. I have seen many children with teeth problems come through our school and their family not have the income to go to a dentist and fix their child's teeth."
"The closet SoonerCare provider is two hours one way, so it is hard on children and parents. Missing school an work is not an optimal situation."
Why do you think they should win this contest?
"This will be the only way most of our students will get their teeth cleaned or looked at."
"To think that someone would come from OKC to help with the enormous oral health care need of the rural area made an impact on the staff and families of the children treated. The principals are dedicated to this program and know the value...seeing their students relieved of pain and functioning to their full capacity in the classroom again makes the staff very grateful."
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