¡Hola miembros y seguidores de Idaho Oral Health Alliance!
Con el apoyo de sus miembros, patrocinadores y socios, la IOHA actúa como catalizador de debates y acciones conjuntas que nos llevan hacia nuestra visión de una salud bucal óptima para los habitantes de Idaho. El apoyo financiero y la participación activa de sus miembros y socios nos permiten convocar conversaciones y facilitar acciones que nos acercan a la visión que compartimos.
Misión e iniciativas:
As you might recall, in 2016, we redefined our mission statement to intentionally acknowledge our broad efforts. Our mission is to: Liderar esfuerzos de colaboración para brindar una salud bucal óptima a los habitantes de Idaho a través de la educación, la defensa y el desarrollo de programas.
Over the last quarter, we have increased momentum on our multi-year initiative of leading integración de la salud bucal into primary care in Idaho. Our participation in the Idaho Healthcare Coalition of the Statewide Healthcare Innovation Plan (SHIP) continues to reap benefits that include strengthening partnerships with Public Health Districts 3 and 4 which are working to address medical-dental collaboration and the adoption of fluoride varnish applications as a preventive measure in many of the patient centered medical home clinics in North Idaho and in South Central Idaho.
One significant WIN for the IOHA was leading the charge for the adoption of an optional educational module for the new statewide Community Health Worker Certification program. Students who participate in the online training now can choose to seek additional training on oral health issues in order to better help their clients. Learn more here.
2017 Idaho Oral Health Convening – May 12
The IOHA is assisting the Idaho Oral Health Program in presenting the 2017 Idaho Oral Health Convening on May 12, in Boise. This free day-long program features national speakers on Medical/Dental Collaboration, Silver Diamine Fluoride, and Teledentistry. There will be 20+ roundtable speakers and continuing dental education credits will be offered. Register here by May 8.
Idaho Oral Health Network
The Idaho Oral Health Program (the state agency focused on the oral health for Idahoans) and the Idaho Oral Health Alliance (the statewide nonprofit focused on advocacy and program development) have come together to create the Idaho Oral Health Network which is a region-by-region collective of organizations and individuals working to identify area issues then collaboratively create solutions for these local oral health concerns. Now in its second year, IOHN regional volunteers have begun to build local efforts to address issues like education for Head Start students and parents; education and care packets for pregnant mothers; teen awareness nights, and training on fluoride varnish utilization in primary care clinics, and education on Medicaid benefits for children ages 0-5. If you are interested in learning more about the Idaho Oral Health Network in your region, contact Elise Winbrock at elise.winbrock@dhw.idaho.gov
Renueva tu membresía para 2017:
It isn’t too late to pay your 2017 membership dues. Prices remain $40 for individuals and $200 for businesses or organizations. Pay online at http://www.idahooralhealth.org/membership/ soon. Annual memberships are valid through 12/31/17. Sign up now so you continue to receive the newsletter, special event invitations, and your leadership ballot at the end of the year.
Aspectos destacados del patrocinador:
Nuestro agradecimiento a nuestros Socios de Apoyo, Delta Dental de Idaho y MCNA (Managed Care North America), y a nuestra Socio de Donaciones en Especie, Eide Bailly. Estas tres excelentes organizaciones continúan apoyando nuestros esfuerzos en la búsqueda de... Salud bucal óptima para los habitantes de Idaho. We also thank Willamette Dental Group, the event sponsor for our 2017 Member Dinner Before the Convening.
Recuerde la IOHA cuando compre:
AmazonSmiles: The IOHA is now a registered recipient of AmazonSmiles donations. Log in with your Amazon password, then shop, shop, shop. The AmazonSmiles Foundation donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the IOHA.
Tarjeta de recompensas Fred Meyer: Designe a la IOHA como su organización sin fines de lucro preferida para su tarjeta Fred Meyer en www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards Simplemente seleccione Idaho Oral Health Alliance o busque nuestro número asignado sin fines de lucro 84427 Para ayudarnos a ganar dinero con tus compras. Seguirás recibiendo tus puntos de recompensa, tus puntos de combustible y tus reembolsos.
Here’s to Salud bucal óptima para los habitantes de Idaho.