Register now for SIU’s Give Kids a Smile on March 12
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by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Dental Hygiene Program will once again be hosting its popular annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” on March 12 for children. However, this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a limited number of appointments will be available, so call early to reserve a spot.
The event is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the SIU Carbondale Community Dental Center, located west of the Banterra Center.
Free dental care for kids
The program provides a wide variety of free dental services to children from infants to the age of 14. Included are dental examinations, X-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings and simple extractions.
February 2, 2021 By Jessica Mathews/News@whmi.com
A community dental center that serves low income individuals and families in need of care in Livingston County is accepting new patients.
The VINA Community Dental Center clinic fully re-opened last August 2020 and has since taken care of the post-COVID rush of patients that accumulated during the five-month long closure. VINA is continuing to schedule regular check-ups and hygiene appointments for current patients. During this time of the year, the clinic schedules less basic dental appointments - making now the ideal time for new patients to apply and have their first appointment. With the economic impact of COVID-19, officials say many Livingston County residents now qualify for VINA but may not be aware. VINA provides a multitude of services, depending on the dental needs of each patient. Services include oral cancer screenings, fillings, cleanings, x-rays, extractions, crowns, dental education
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Community Dental Center is continuing to serve the community, even during the ongoing pandemic, and throughout 2021, the clinic will offer monthly specials to make its services even more affordable.
Kogod family supports medical education center at MDI Hospital December 11, 2020 on News
BAR HARBOR Mount Desert Island Hospital has announced that Bob and Arlene Kogod of Washington, D.C., and Seal Harbor have made a pledge to support rural medical education on MDI.
“The Kogod Family Center for Medical Education, with its innovative educational curriculum, will position Mount Desert Island Hospital as a transformational leader in rural medical education,” said Arthur J. Blank, president/CEO of MDI Hospital. “The Kogod Center will proudly anchor the future of MDI Hospital’s Medical Education programs and offer dedicated student housing and conference space for the next generation of medical providers on MDI.”