Wednesday, June 19, 2013

"Share the Care" Nominee Spotlight: Enid

Enid's Health Planning Committee is a group that meets monthly to discuss the health and well-being of the Enid community, and helps identify areas the community is lacking services.

It ranges from fitness, mental health, medical, dental and many other projects looking to better the community. Many social service and health groups make this committee run and ensure it succeeds.

This committee brought MobileSmiles to Enid last April, and had a successful day treating 18 patients, thanks to several volunteer dental professionals in Enid and the organization of the health clinic hosting us, coordinated by a member of this committee. They are aware that there is a large population in Enid who needs to receive dental services, but are unable to do so at this time, and working for ways to bridge this gap.

Hear from the nominator:

Why do you think they should win this contest?

"For several years, this group has struggled with availability of dental services for the under served in the community. Efforts have been made to improve access to dental care for low-income individuals. The health department has a dentist for an hour or two each month, but the needs are much greater than that."

"We were able to serve 18 people last April, but the waiting list had more than 50 people on it, and more have been added since then."

1 comment:

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