{"id":123314,"date":"2023-10-03T22:05:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T02:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=123314"},"modified":"2023-10-03T22:05:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T02:05:09","slug":"capital-blue-cross-helps-thousands-of-uninsured-and-underinsured-access-dental-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=123314","title":{"rendered":"Capital Blue Cross Helps Thousands of Uninsured and Underinsured Access Dental Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

HARRISBURG<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Capital Blue Cross\u2019 generous support of community dental outreach programs has helped thousands across Central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley receive vital dental services over the past year.<\/p>\n

October is National Dental Hygiene month, and research shows good dental health goes hand in hand with good overall health. Poor oral health has been linked to higher risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.<\/p>\n

\u201cCapital Blue Cross understands that many individuals are unable to access dental services,\u201d said Susan Hubley, Capital Blue Cross vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility. \u201cBarriers to care such as lack of insurance and transportation prevent many from receiving preventive dental care, which can lead to more serious health issues. That\u2019s why Capital has made it a priority to support programs that help make it easier for lower-income, harder-to-reach populations to get the care they need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Capital supports Mission of Mercy mobile dental outreach program serving Harrisburg and Gettysburg, as well as St. Luke\u2019s Star Community Health and LVHN\u2019s Miles of Smiles mobile dental programs\u00a0<\/span>serving the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Lehighton areas.<\/p>\n

The mobile outreach programs Capital supports have drawn nearly 4,400 visits since last June,\u00a0providing dental services to uninsured and underinsured children and adults, in diverse communities throughout Central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley. Dental professionals staffing the vans applied more than 5,800 sealants and performed at least 1,300 dental restorations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese mobile-outreach initiatives provide critical dental care to people in Central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley who otherwise might not have received it,\u201d said Capital Blue Cross President and CEO Todd Shamash. \u201cThey are perfect examples of how Capital goes the extra mile every day to make healthcare more equitable, accessible and affordable in the communities we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

Capital also has continued to proudly support\u00a0The Dr. Aaron & Sarah Litwak Dental Clinic at\u00a0Northampton Community College. The health insurer\u2019s funding helps purchase new equipment that trains the college\u2019s dental hygiene students and helps them treat thousands of underserved, low-income patients who visit their labs annually. In the past year, the program\u2019s students served nearly 2,500 community members.<\/p>\n

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About Capital Blue Cross<\/strong><\/p>\n

Capital Blue Cross<\/a>\u00a0serves a 21-county region in Central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley by offering health insurance products, services and technology solutions that provide peace of mind and promote health and wellness for our members. We focus on simplifying and personalizing the healthcare experience and using innovative solutions \u2013 including patient-focused care models, actionable data, and digital health technologies \u2013 to create healthier lives and lower healthcare costs. Our Capital Blue Cross Connect health and wellness centers provide in-person service and inspiration to help people reach their health goals. Capital Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nJERRY REIMENSCHNEIDER
\nSenior Public Relations Specialist | Brand & Market Strategy
\nhttps:\/\/www.capbluecross.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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