As we celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, it's crucial for parents to understand the importance of fluoride varnish in maintaining their child's healthy smile. This dental treatment, recommended by pediatricians, plays a vital role in preventing tooth … [Read more...]
Paving the Path Toward Accessible Dental Care Through Higher Education
At Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, we know that diversifying the oral health care workforce helps us achieve greater health outcomes for all. According to the Colorado Health Institute, Black and Hispanic patients with providers of the same race are more likely to be … [Read more...]
Increasing Access to Culturally Competent, Affordable Oral Health Care
Frank and Carolyn Anello always knew they wanted to make a difference across the world. Driven by their passion for helping others, they began aiding refugees from Burma, including sponsoring a family. Then, in 2012, they embarked on a mission trip to Burma where Carolyn, a … [Read more...]
Improving Health Care Access in Under-Resourced Communities
AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY TO HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY Jim Garcia had never imagined that his career would lead him to the world of health care policy. As a dedicated staff member for Democratic U.S. Senator Tim Wirth, his primary focus had always been on policy issues related to … [Read more...]
Connecting Children and Families to Health Care through Mission-Related Investments
Nonprofits often face limited loan options, and the loans available in the private sector usually come with high-interest rates, making them less effective in a nonprofit context. In 2019, Whitney Gustin Connor took the helm as the Executive Director of Kids First Health Care, … [Read more...]