Fluoridation: Improving Children's Oral Health

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Fluoridation: Improving Children's Oral Health

By Dr. Deb Harper - The first time I saw a child with teeth destroyed to the gumlines, I thought he had ectodermal dysplasia. Never heard of that? It's a very rare inborn condition. I had seen it twice during my training at Cook County Hospital, but I had never seen what this Spokane boy had in the spring of 1985. Cavities had rotted out all of his front teeth. The difference? Chicago's water is fluoridated. Spokane's water is not.

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Office COVID-19 Policy for Staff

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Office COVID-19 Policy for Staff

A committee of staff members convened to develop COVID safety guidelines based on public health guidance, community case rates, and input from the full staff. The committee made the following decisions regarding guidelines and safety measures for those choosing to be at the office. This is point-in-time guidance for BHT staff working at the BHT office.

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Assisting Non-filers with the Child Tax Credit (CTC)

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Assisting Non-filers with the Child Tax Credit (CTC)

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is intended to cut the child poverty rate in half. Approximately 2,500-3,000 children whose families have usually not filed taxes may not receive the CTC, potentially losing $3.7m to $4.6m in funding for families in the Spokane region. Help spread the word about CTC eligibility for families who usually do not file taxes!

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Toothsavers School-based Sealants Program→

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Toothsavers School-based Sealants Program

Summer is winding down as fall activities ramp up. Are you getting into gear for school and preparing for the school year routines? Make sure caring for your child's oral health is one of those routines!

Sign your primary and middle-school children up for the Toothsavers Sealants program to receive sealant dental care while in school.

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HCA Presentation on 1115 Waiver

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HCA Presentation on 1115 Waiver

BHT was delighted to welcome Michael Arnis, Deputy Policy Director for the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA). Michael shared the early thinking of the agency as they prepare to submit a renewal to our state's 1115 Waiver. This presentation shares the high-level concepts of the renewal for the BHT Board to consider during their strategic planning efforts for BHT. Watch the full presentation to learn more!

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Request for Proposals: Safety and Justice Challenge Microgrant *Deadline extended!*

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Request for Proposals: Safety and Justice Challenge Microgrant *Deadline extended!*

On behalf of the Spokane Region’s participation in the Safety and Justice Challenge, BHT is releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to organizations that provide services that address community safety, early intervention, or reducing recidivism. A total of $75,000 is available to support innovative, community-based approaches to…

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Spokane Collaborative meeting notes & materials

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For other resources and calendar, see Collaborative main page here.

Together We Can Stop COVID-19

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Together We Can Stop COVID-19

COVID-19 has taken a toll on our region. At Better Health Together (BHT), we are working with community partners to get as many people vaccinated as quickly as possible. BHT is committed to an equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution process that removes the barriers many people in our region face accessing the vaccine.

BHT and our community partners launched a 2021 campaign to normalize vaccination, which features leaders, influencers, and health experts from across the region sharing their vaccine stories and encouraging others to get vaccinated. Our Trusted Messenger COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign is running on TV, cable, and radio across Eastern Washington. You’ll also see billboards and print ads, as well as digital ads and social media content.

As a part of this effort, we have developed resources for partners can access and share!

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