CASS COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION & Cass County Dental Clinic Committed to improving oral health for children and teens in Cass County and the surrounding communities Updated 1-6-2015
MISSION: to improve the lives of youth in Cass County, Missouri through our dental and scholarship programs Nursing/Health Care Scholarships Dental Screenings Cass County Dental Clinic Fundraising
HIGH SCHOOL NURSING OR HEALTH CARE CAREER SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships awarded to seniors from Belton High School, Raymore-Peculiar High School and Grandview High School to pursue a nursing or other health-related degree. Nursing student scholarships are renewable for up to 4 years. Scholarships range from $750 to $2,500 each. Awarded $41,000 in scholarships in 2014. Named Scholarships Created: Cass Community Health Foundation Nursing or Other Health Related Scholarships William & Ruth Hoppen Memorial Nursing Scholarship R. Diane Martin Nursing Scholarship George M. & Elizabeth V. Robinson Memorial Scholarships Daniel F. Sheehan Nursing Student Scholarship
FEBRUARY DENTAL SCREENINGS National Children s Dental Health Month Partnership with MO DHSS s Oral Health Preventive Services Program Gather data for the State while providing service to the community Local volunteer dentists, hygienists & dental assistants Medicaid & low-income uninsured referred to CCDC for examination & treatment Nearly 1400 students screened in 2014 included: Belton, Harrisonville & Adrian Head Start & Early Head Start Programs Belton and Raymore-Peculiar School Districts: 3 rd graders Grandview School District: 3 rd & 5 th graders Archie and Sherwood Cass School Districts: 3 rd & 6 th graders Students screened receive: *Oral Health Screening by a DDS or RDH *Oral Hygiene Education/Instructions *Fluoride Varnish Treatment** *Toothbrush & Toothpaste **Parental consent is required for fluoride varnish treatment **A second fluoride varnish application is applied by the school nurse 3 6 months later
WHY ORAL HEALTH? RESEARCH SHOWS Tooth Decay is the #1 most common chronic disease among children (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) ~51,000,000 school hours are lost each year because of dental-related illness (National Maternal & Child Oral Health Resource Center) http://www.mchoralhealth.org/pdfs/learningfactsheet.pdf Pew Center on the States reports: Dental care is the single greatest unmet healthcare need 60% of children have decay experience 80% of disease occurs in 20% of children (those from low-income & minority families) 1 in 5 children do not receive dental care each year In Missouri, less than 30% of Medicaid-enrolled children received dental care in 2010
EFFECTS OF UNTREATED DECAY Pain & Suffering Difficulty Concentrating at School Problems with Speech Development Behavior Problems Nutritional Deficiencies Sleeplessness Poor Self-Esteem Frequent Illnesses Withdrawal from Social Interactions Hospitalization or Death
CASS COUNTY DENTAL CLINIC Cass County s first & only full-time dental safety net clinic
Cass County Dental Clinic 802 E. Walnut Belton, Missouri 64012 Phone: 816-322-7600 Email: info@casscountydentalclinic.org Web: www.casscountydentalclinic.org MISSION: to eliminate oral disease through preventive education, early intervention, and comprehensive dental care for low-income and uninsured children
CASS COUNTY DENTAL CLINIC Eligible Patients MUST : Be under the age of 21 years Be insured by Missouri Medicaid or be uninsured & qualify based on a financial screening (must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines) Dental Services Include: Diagnostic: Exams & X-rays Preventive: Cleanings, Sealants & Fluoride Treatments Restorative: Fillings, Pulpotomies & Stainless Steel Crowns Extractions: Simple Extractions Adjunctive: Other Services When Deemed Appropriate Clinic Hours: Monday: 10 AM-8 PM Tuesday: 8AM-6PM Wednesday: 8 AM-6 PM Thursday: 8 AM-6 PM Friday: 8 AM-6 PM Oral health education & home care instructions are provided at each visit.
CASS COUNTY DENTAL CLINIC 5 Year Old Patient Needs 5 fillings 4 extractions 2 Pulpotomies & Crowns
CASS COUNTY DENTAL CLINIC 14 year old patient with DECAY on 21 out of 28 teeth DENTAL NEEDS: 2 Extractions 5 Root Canals & Crowns 14 Fillings Flipper to Replace Front Tooth
ORAL HEALTH IMPACT 2014 Patients Seen: 2,158 76% completion rate for non-urgent restorative care 87% completion rate for urgent treatment Services Provided: Preventive: 39% Diagnostic: 39% Restorative: 21% Extractions: 1%
COMMUNITIES SERVED 2,158 Children & Adolescents in 2014 TOTAL CASS COUNTY CHILDREN 1603 Archie 25 Belton 925 Cleveland 29 Creighton 6 Drexel 32 TOTAL JACKSON CO. CHILDREN 499 Grandview 362 Greenwood 3 Independence 2 Kansas City 103 Lee s Summit 19 Raytown 10 East Lynne 4 Freeman 16 Garden City 29 Harrisonville 211 Peculiar 89 Pleasant Hill 64 Raymore 173 TOTAL NON-CASS/NON-JACKSON 56 Adrian 23 Amsterdam 3 Butler 20 Clinton 1 Hermitage 2 Kingsville 1 LaTour 1 Urich 4
Harrisonville Satellite Clinic (Opening July 2015) Goals: Increase access 600 kids annually 1500 visits annually Improve health Reduce travel time/cost Reduce time away from school/work
Harrisonville Satellite Clinic (Opening July 2015) Keys to Successful Expansion: Strong Community Partnerships Cass Regional Medical Center ConnectCASS John Foster, general contractor Securing Local Funds Cass Regional Medical Center CRMC Foundation Cass County Giving Circle Health Care Foundation of Greater KC Referral Network Schools Service & Civic Organizations Childcare Providers Staff Part-time (DDS, 2 DAs, Front Desk) Paid 103 Oriole Street
CLINIC FUNDING Clinic Revenue: Medicaid Reimbursements Patient Payments Grant Support & Additional Funding: Local Civic Club Donations Walk for Health annual fundraiser Individual donations In-kind support/supplies Hall Family Foundation KCP&L Mader Foundation Peculiar Charitable Foundation Prime Health Foundation REACH Healthcare Foundation Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Harrisonville Satellite Clinic Requests for Community Support Homecare Supplies: Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Floss Dental Materials/Sundries: $9.00 per visit Handpiece Maintenance Station: $300 Emergency Oxygen Cart: $800 Curing Lights: 3 @ $1,200 each Instrument Sterilizer: $5,500 Vacuum System: $8,250 X-Ray Machine: $10,000
WALK FOR HEALTH MAY 2, 2015 What? When? Where? Why? Proceeds from the Walk for Health benefit Cass County Dental Clinic! A 4-Mile Walk Held annually the first Saturday in May Belton Regional Medical Center Many Reasons! * Get Exercise * Have Fun * Win Prizes * Show Support for Cass County Dental Clinic
Contact Information: Kenny Southwick, Chairman Cynthia Randazzo, President 816-276-4218 Katie Schroeder, Outreach Coordinator katie@theresearchfoundationkc.org 816-276-4812