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Apr. 8, 2022
In the Community
Employee Spotlight: Senior internal auditor and security coordinator, Gina Dial, a member of both the Field and Search and Rescue (SAR) units for the Naperville Emergency Management Agency, joined the Field Unit in 2018 because she wanted to do something tangible, even if small, to help the first responders and someone having that level of day.
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Apr. 5, 2022
In the Community
All elementary, middle and high schools in Illinois are eligible and encouraged to apply for the H2O On the Go grant program. Preference is given to schools that do not already have a water bottle-filling station. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m., May 6,2022 at deltadentalil.com/h2o-on-the-go.
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Mar. 3, 2022
In the Community
Oral health care study aims to prevent non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia.
The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation has awarded a $750,000 grant to fund a two-year, interdisciplinary oral health care trial in partnership with two Illinois hospitals and a neighboring university. The participating partners include the University of Illinois School of Nursing and Hospital, Northwest Community Hospital and the University of Illinois College of Dentistry.
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Mar. 2, 2022
In the Community
When you choose Delta Dental of Illinois, you’re partnering with a dedicated team player. We cover more than one million smiles in Illinois — including over 1/3 of the school districts. Plus, as a not-for-profit, we look out for our communities by providing education, increasing access to dental care and improving oral and overall health.
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Feb. 2, 2022
In the Community
The Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation (ILCHF) and Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation announced the creation of the Oral Health Nitrous Oxide Sedation Initiative, a new oral health program aimed at improving the oral health of children in Illinois. Both foundations are contributing $500,000 each in funding for programs designed to enable non-profit organizations to safely administer nitrous oxide to children requiring conscious sedation for oral health service.
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Dec. 29, 2021
In the Community
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, is pleased to announce a $1 million grant has been awarded to Advocate Health Care Charitable Foundation to assist in the funding of a new dental facility at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
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Dec. 3, 2021
In the Community
Dr. Grinter believes dental clinics like Milestone need to continue to be preserved and supported since dental care can be difficult to find for individuals with any type of needs or disabilities.
Not being able to find dental care for these individuals can cause needless pain and suffering that would keep anyone from maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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Nov. 30, 2021
In the Community
Ongoing disparities worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic make it difficult for many Illinois children to receive needed oral health care. The annual Community Grants Program continues to help alleviate obstacles to oral health care by working hand-in-hand with organizations statewide to make sure Illinois children can access quality health care.
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Nov. 19, 2021
In the Community
54 organizations are among those statewide recently awarded grants through two programs that together provided nearly $8 million this year to help improve the oral and overall health of Illinoisans.
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Nov. 5, 2021
In the Community
Fifty-five Illinois schools will receive new water bottle-filling stations to encourage students to drink more water as part of H2O On the Go, a grant program started last year by Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation.
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Jul. 13, 2021
In the Community
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual Community Grants Program. Since 2012, this program has awarded 149 grants totaling more than $1.4 million to Illinois organizations dedicated to improving children’s oral health.
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Jun. 14, 2021
In the Community
During an unprecedented year of challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta Dental of Illinois and its Foundation, along with employees and the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation, invested in communities across the state with both new and ongoing initiatives.
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Feb. 1, 2021
In the Community
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
In the Community
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
In the Community
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
In the Community
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.