The Connecticut Oral Health Initiative advocates and works with a diverse group of partners to advance and safeguard oral health for all Connecticut residents.
Hartford, CT
Joined September 2019
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COHI is taking new patients for Salute to Smiles, providing free dental services to eligible Veterans! Through our partnerships w/ UConn Health & Tunxis Community College's Dental Hygiene Program, Veterans receive care at no cost. Learn more + register: ctoralhealth.org/salute
[1/3] Last month, COHI kicked off its Healthy Smiles for Healthy Aging interactive oral health education program for older adults w/ 2 successful forums; one at West Haven Senior Center and one at New Haven's Dixwell Senior Center, collectively reaching nearly 50 older adults >>
[2/3] Participants at both forums were engaged, asking questions, and actively learning more about ways to take care of their oral health. It was a prime opportunity to connect with the community and have meaningful conversations around oral health as we age >>
[3/3] TY to @cfgnh for making this possible! Their support allows COHI to bring oral health education into communities and help older adults better understand the importance of oral health. Learn more about HSFHA: ctoralhealth.org/healthy-agi…
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[1/2] COHI and partners were proud to join forces for a free oral health event for CT Veterans on September 26th! Despite an unexpected nor'easter complicating things a bit, Veterans' Oral Health Day was a morning worth coming together for. >>
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Join us 9/30 at the LOB for an Older Adults Oral Health Roundtable! Policymakers, advocates, providers, caregivers, & community partners are encouraged to attend. Shape the future of oral health for #Connecticut older adults. Free registration is open now: tinyurl.com/OlderAdultsRound…
COHI has a new intern! 🥳 Manuel is a DMD from Colombia pursuing his MPH at Xavier Univ of Louisiana. He is passionate about oral surgery and hopes to continue his professional training in a surgical field of dentistry. Welcome!
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NEXT WEEK! 📢
HUSKY Dental providers: Join @ctdss, #CTDHP, & @CTOralHealth for a free event offering HUSKY Dental providers and office staff the latest Medicaid dental updates, practical resources, and opportunities to connect! 🦷 Learn more and register: ctoralhealth.org/hdevent
On behalf of the COHI Board of Directors, staff, and the greater oral health advocacy community, we are deeply saddened to share the passing of our friend and longtime oral health champion, Dr. Donna Balaski. Her legacy will continue.
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COHI's Policy & Advocacy Director Sandra sat down with @nutmegtv's "The Veterans Corner." Speaking about COHI's Salute to Smiles program, Sandra shared important information about free oral health services available to #Connecticut Veterans. Check it out: youtu.be/4tf45JGTqUg?si=bjbz…
📢 Calling all HUSKY Dental providers: Join @ctdss, #CTDHP, & @CTOralHealth for a free event offering HUSKY Dental providers and office staff the latest Medicaid dental updates, practical resources, and opportunities to connect! 🦷 Learn more and register: ctoralhealth.org/hdevent
[1/2] Thank you and congratulations to Dr. Sakshi Sharma, BDS, MHA, MPH! 👏 Through the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s Mentorship Program, COHI had the opportunity to work with Sakshi, a Master of Public Health student at the University of New Haven...
[2/2] Sakshi’s work helped COHI better understand the policy landscape surrounding Medicare dental coverage and the opportunities to advocate for improved access to oral healthcare for CT's older adults. Thank you to Sakshi and @CTDPH!
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Earlier this month, our outreach team took to New Haven, where we attended two health fairs thru the @cfgnh Barriers to Bridges Program in New Haven County: the Community Care Expo at Dixwell Q-House and the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Health Fair! 🦷
[1/3] COHI recently attended a reception hosted by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, bringing together grantees from across Middlesex county to celebrate their work, build connections, and share the impact they are making in their communities...
[2/3] This was a valuable opportunity to connect with other grantees and highlight our efforts to provide oral health care to veterans in Middlesex county through our Salute to Smiles program and raise awareness about the importance of connecting veterans with accessible care. 💙
[3/3] COHI is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this gathering and to connect with organizations working to strengthen communities in #MiddlesexCounty! Thank you to the CFMC for hosting this event and supporting our work!
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