Posts by Sarah Bedard Holland
“Pandemics, Policing, and Protest: On Racism & Health” Rhea Boyd, MD Keynote Presentation – 2020 Virginia Oral Health Summit
2020 – Year in Review
2020 was not the year any of us expected in January! However, I’m proud of the Catalyst team and the way we, and our partners, adapted to the “new normal.”…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Public Charge Ruling and its Impact on the Health of Virginians
Yesterday the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule took effect. The rule will affect approximately 10 million documented immigrants across the country, making it harder for immigrants to get a green…
Read MoreA Medicaid Adult Dental Benefit will Improve Health AND save Virginia Money
This legislative session has seen a groundswell of support to add a comprehensive dental benefit for all adults enrolled in Medicaid. Statewide advocacy organizations, safety net clinics, and medical and…
Read MoreVirginia Health Catalyst strongly supports water fluoridation
A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics examined prenatal fluoride exposure in Canadian mothers and a possible link to their child’s IQ score and fluoride consumption. Researchers found that a higher…
Read MoreIntroducing Virginia Health Catalyst: The Intersection of Overall Health and Oral Health
I’m excited to announce the next era of the Virginia Oral Health Coalition – Virginia Health Catalyst. This is a pivotal moment for our work, and the decision to change…
Read More2019 Legislative Session Recap
The 2019 session was a ‘short’ session (legislative sessions alternate between short sessions, which are six weeks, and long sessions which are 8 weeks), which means a lot of legislation…
Read MorePediatricians Role in Comprehensive Health Care
The saying goes “it takes a village to raise a child,” and National Children’s Dental Health Month is a great time to consider the important role medical providers play in…
Read MorePolicy Priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session
The 2019 legislative is underway in Richmond. The Coalition staff is excited about several bills put forward to improve access to oral health care. Be sure to join us on January…
Read MoreMedicare Dental Bill Introduced – How it Could Affect Virginians
Earlier this month Maryland Senator Ben Cardin introduced The Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2019 that will, if enacted, add a dental benefit in Medicare Part B. This is a…
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