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Feb. 1, 2021
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time to bring awareness not only to the importance of good oral health care among children, but also the need to expand access to care. Improved access can reduce health inequities and ensure all children receive the care they need for a lifetime of overall health and well-being.
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Dec. 1, 2020
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Eighty-six Illinois schools will receive new water bottle-filling stations to encourage students to drink more water as part of H2O On the Go, a new grant program by Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation.
H2O On the Go allows for easier access to drinking water for Illinois students while at school and helps encourage them to choose water instead of sugary beverages such as soda, juice and sports drinks.
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Nov. 16, 2020
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
The Land of Smiles program has been temporarily shifted from a live show to a virtual experience for students due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The program was also refreshed with new characters who continue to teach young students about the importance of oral health in an engaging, fun way that makes learning more impactful.
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Sep. 30, 2020
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and represents a time to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Americans with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
As part of our commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Delta Dental of Illinois interviewed Dr. Genaro (Gene) Romo, a member of our Board of Directors and practicing dentist.
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Sep. 24, 2020
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, in partnership with Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation, awarded over $3 million in grants to 36 Illinois Federally Qualified Health Centers and other public health clinics that deliver vital health care services. The Foundations developed the grant opportunity to help offset costs associated with reopening and continuing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grants were focused on these health centers and clinics.
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Sep. 18, 2020
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, awarded more than $255,000 to 16 nonprofit and community organizations through its Community Grants Program. These organizations work to improve children’s oral health across the state.
“Many Illinoisans face considerable barriers to getting the oral health care they need. These disparities continue to grow, especially with the ongoing pandemic
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Jul. 8, 2020
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is in partnership with the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation for a $3 million grant program for COVID-19 relief efforts and to ensure Illinois children continue to have access to vital oral health services. Grants are for Federally Qualified Health Centers and other public health clinics integrating oral health into a primary health care setting and aim to assist Illinois health care providers who offer a safety net for children in need.
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Jun. 1, 2020
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is accepting applications for its annual Community Grants Program that has awarded about $1.2 million over the past seven years to Illinois organizations dedicated to improving children’s oral health.
Applications for the 2020 Community Grants Program will be accepted from June 1 until 5 p.m. Aug. 3. The Foundation has doubled the maximum amount of the grants this year. One-year grants will range from $1,000 to $20,000.
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Apr. 30, 2020
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation today announced the new H2O On the Go grant program to replace existing water fountains with new water bottle-filling stations at Illinois elementary, middle and high schools.
The Foundations are launching this program as part of their initiatives to improve the overall health and well-being of Illinois children. The new water bottle-filling stations are made by Elkay, headquartered in Downers Grove.
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Apr. 6, 2020
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, today announced it will provide $1.5 million to help ensure Illinoisans continue to receive vital health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Foundation is providing $500,000 to support the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) Foundation. It is also launching a $1 million emergency grants program to Federally Qualified Health Centers in Illinois.
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Nov. 21, 2019
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, announced its 2019 Community Grants Program recipients. The Foundation awarded more than $205,000 to 23 nonprofit and community organizations with programs and services that improve children’s oral health in Illinois.
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Nov. 20, 2019
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, in collaboration with The Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation (ILCHF), will provide a total of $1.1 million to 12 health clinics in Illinois to support the integration of both medical and dental care for children. This funding will increase access to integrated health services for children in a clinical setting. Integration of oral health into primary care is recognized as key to expanding access to quality oral health care for these children.
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Sep. 19, 2019
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
As more than 2 million Illinois students strive for success both in and out of the classroom this fall, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is helping to ensure that tooth decay doesn’t get in the way of them performing their best.
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Aug. 13, 2019
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Forty-one Illinois children received free dental exams on Saturday in Elgin.
The event held at Elgin Community College’s Dental Assisting Clinic was part of Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation’s Dentist By 1 program, which educates parents and caregivers about good oral health habits and the benefits of starting dental visits early.
About 62% of children attending this year’s event had never been to a dentist before, and 35% showed signs of tooth decay.
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Jul. 31, 2019
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation’s Community Grants Program has awarded nearly $1 million over the past six years to Illinois organizations dedicated to improving children’s oral health.
Applications for the 2019 Community Grants Program will be accepted starting on August 1 and ending on October 4, 2019. The Foundation will award one-year grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Eligible organizations that focus on children and aim to improve oral health education, awareness and access to car
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Jul. 30, 2019
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of its 2019 Wisdom Tooth Award — DeWitt Piatt Bi-County Health Department. This $100,000 grant will help provide better access to oral health care for children in east central Illinois. The Wisdom Tooth Award will also help the department upgrade its equipment and increase its number of dental hygienists as it expands dental services into high schools in the coming year.
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