Posts by Lauren Sawyer
Guest Post: Virginia Medicaid has the Opportunity to Provide True Comprehensive Care by Including Dental Coverage
The following guest post is written by twelve health philanthropies from across Virginia. It is the first time these organizations have spoken out on a policy issue. It may surprise…
Read MoreDMAS Study Highlights Need for Dental Benefit
A study released today by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) found a high usage of the emergency department (ED) for dental issues among Medicaid recipients. Currently, Virginia’s…
Read MoreRev Your Bev Q&A – Promoting Water in Our Communities
On May 9, Virginia schools, healthcare providers, community centers, and more will host events as part of the annual Rev Your Bev Day. Since 2013, Rev Your Bev has hosted…
Read MoreInnovation, Integration and Celebration – Takeaways from NNOHA Annual Conference
Being new to the Virginia Oral Health Coalition I was excited to attend the 2018 National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) conference and learn more from our partners around…
Read More2018 Virginia Oral Health Summit Speaker Q&A Series Dr. Jennifer Lee
Ahead of the 2018 Virginia Oral Health Summit on November 8, we’ll be hearing from some of our speakers about their efforts to improve health. I recently spoke with Dr. Jennifer Lee,…
Read MoreVirginia Oral Health Coalition Receives Community Award
On October 18 we were honored to receive the Williamsburg Health Foundation Annual Award for our collaborative work with partners in Williamsburg and across the state to improve health outcomes. The award,…
Read More2018 Virginia Oral Health Summit Speaker Q&A Series Dr. Matt Allen
Ahead of the 2018 Virginia Oral Health Summit on November 8, we’ll be hearing from some of our speakers about their work to improve health. I recently spoke with featured speaker Dr.…
Read MoreEvent Summary – Community Tool Box Training: Collaboration & Leadership to Improve Oral Health
Health advocates from around the Commonwealth joined the Coalition team this summer for a two-day training in Richmond. The event, “Collaboration & Leadership to Improve Oral Health,” was led by…
Read MoreIntegrating Oral Health in the Community with Home Visitor Trainings
Home visitors are an integral part of Virginia’s health care system; they are on the front lines of care and education, reaching rural or at-risk populations who may otherwise fall…
Read MoreThree messages to reinforce with parents and caregivers this back to school season
Virginia students miss nearly 1 million hours of school each year for dental problems. With the beginning of a new school year around the corner, now is a great time…
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