2,500 Children Have Received Grant-Funded Dental Care at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx
Tooth decay is the most prevalent childhood disease, affecting more youngsters than asthma or hay fever. This issue is particularly prevalent in low-income communities, as dental services generally aren't provided under Medicaid and other public health insurance programs. According to a report from the
This began to change in 2007, following the tragic death of a 12-year-old boy in
These benefits were then included as essential health care requirements in the Affordable Care Act. To maximize the impact of these services, the
Following receipt of grant funding in 2015,
These improvements have resulted in over 2,500 high-risk children receiving care over the past two years, a major milestone in dental care for the
"This grant and the great work done by our dental team represent the commitment of our health system to provide world-class outpatient care to all New Yorkers," said
"These funds have been vital in expanding our outreach at both
"This HRSA funding has allowed us to expand services and provide cultural sensitivity training to our residents so that they might better understand the needs of our patients," said
Overall, since 2016, more than 13,000 patients of all ages have received dental care at
Those interested in scheduling a dental appointment for their children should contact
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