VANCOUVER, Wash., Oct. 9, 2017 -Â The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington has received a a $4,000 grant from iQ for Kids Foundation, the iQ Credit Union nonprofit funded by iQ staff and community. The grant will help fund the Free Clinic's oral health program for children. The program served low-income, uninsured children through more than 320 visits in 2016.
The Free Clinic provides preventive and restorative oral health services for uninsured and underinsured low-income children in Clark County. A team of volunteer professionals treats patients in the clinic's mobile dental van.
The children's oral health program provides sealants, screenings, fluoride varnishes and oral health education at Clark County schools and at community-sponsored events. Restorative oral health services for children are provided in the dental van and inside the clinic.
The children who are treated often have multiple cavities, and many have been living with tooth pain for some time. Their dental health is poor, because they have not seen a dentist regularly and their parents may not be aware of preventive methods or care.
"The Free Clinic's goal is to help stabilize families, keeping adults working and children in school," says Executive Director Barbe West. "If children have healthy teeth and mouths, they are better able to concentrate on their education and ultimately improve their overall school performance. We're grateful to iQ Credit Union for supporting our work."
About the Free Clinic:
The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington provides free, compassionate, quality health care to children and adults who are otherwise unable to obtain such services. The Free Clinic offers medical, dental, vision and specialty care services from more than 500 volunteer professionals. The Free Clinic is funded by the local community, and all donations stay in Southwest Washington. For more information about the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, visit our website: freeclinics.org.
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Free Clinic of Southwest Washington Receives $4,000 Grant from iQ Credit Union
October 10, 2017
