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This special journal issue focuses on Ohio's Handicapped Children's Services. The issue includes the following sections: (1) serving handicapped children the first half-century, (2) no agency is an island, (3) special dental care for special patients, (4) a physician's look at the crippled children's program, (5) crippled children's services milestones along the way, (6) Holly Bergen, Christmas baby, (7) an open letter to the Bureau of Crippled Children's Services. The journal issue includes black and white photographs.

Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Oral health, State agencies, State MCH programs, Ohio

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Contact for cost information. Document Number: ISBN 0-936837-00-4.

This directory lists local programs and services administered by city and/or county health departments. Respondents are listed by state with summarized information for each agency. This study provides previously unavailable data such as quality assurance policies of local programs. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Dental clinics, Public health dentistry, State health agencies, Directories

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This report describes a collaborative model for dental sealant clinics for school-age children from families with low incomes; the program was implemented as a Rotary Club community project in Contra Costa County, California. The report addresses a range of issues: involving state and local health departments and schools; recruiting volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and clerical staff; equipping the dental sealant program with donated materials; setting up and operating the clinic; making the process a fun event; and arranging publicity and educating the public about the benefits of sealants.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental sealants, School age children, Low income groups, Volunteers, State health agencies, County health agencies, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Publicity, Health education

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Available for loan.

This notebook was developed as background materials for the dental summit held on May10-11,1999 in Grantville, Pennsylvania. The summit focused on improving access to dental care for Medical Assistance recipients, with participation by major stakeholders in a collaborative process. Five workgroups organized around children, special needs populations, managed care, and provider inducements and quality met to discuss accessibility issues and make recommendations. Contents of the reference binder include a statement of the conference's vision, goals, and objectives; Pennsylvania regulations on the Medical Assistance Program and dental services; the Medical Assistance fee schedule; copies of invoice forms; and statistical charts. Several issue-related articles are also included in the summit materials.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Access to health care, Managed care, Medicaid, Health services delivery, Fees and charges, Advocacy, State legislation, State agencies, Local government, Outreach, Barriers, Collaboration, Low income groups, Statistics

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This folder contains several documents relating to the contract between the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Medical Assistance Administration and the Washington Department of Health for the provision of the following services: (1) maternal and child health services; (2) children with special health care needs eligible for Medicaid; (3) assessment, analysis, and evaluation between Medicaid and non-Medicaid report information on maternity outcomes, behaviors, perceptions, and care received; (4) contract management of the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies (HMHB) program and prenatal genetic counseling services; (5) maternity support services and case management, First Steps training, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring Systems (PRAMS), training Medicaid enrolled health care professionals in perinatal, obstetrical, and neonatal services, consultation on Medicaid maternal and infant health initiatives, and homebirth; (6) child and adolescent health services; (7) immunization programs; (8) MCH programwide activities; (9) client services in a variety of HIV/AIDS areas; (10) family planning and reproductive health; (11) the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program; (12) newborn screening; and (13) the Office of Community and Rural Health, (14) health services quality assurance; and services in the Office of the Secretary, Accounting and Audit, and exchange of information requirements.

Keywords: Oral health, Washington, Public health agencies, Health services, Medicaid, State MCH programs, MCH services, Service coordination, Child health, Maternal health

National Center for Health Workforce Analysis
Telephone: (301) 443-3578
E-mail: lmcnair@hrsa.gov
Website: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/healthworkforce/
Available at no charge; also available from the website.

This report assists states in addressing the national workforce development objectives for the health professions and for employees of public health agencies. It is divided into four sections. The first section is a "how to" resource for planners providing seven strategy options for including workforce objectives in state Healthy People or other state health plans. The second two sections focus on national Healthy People 2010 workforce objectives involving minority representation in the health professions and continuing education for public health employees. Each section includes an issue summary, a strategy summary, and strategy examples and resources. The fourth section provides a list of Healthy People 2010 workforce-related objectives. Two appendices include a bibliography of articles and resources, and a draft list of core public health competencies from the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice. Endnotes conclude the report.

• PDF

Keywords: Oral health, Public health, Public health agencies, Health occupations, Health personnel, Planning, Federal initiatives, State programs, Healthy People 2010, Minority groups, Continuing education, Professional personnel, Parents

IFLOSS Coalition
1415 East Jefferson St.
Springfield, IL 62703

Telephone: (217) 789-2185
Fax: (217) 789-2203
Website: http://www.ifloss.org/
Available from the website.

This plan articulates the goals, priorities, and strategies for improving the oral health of all Illinoisans. The plan includes an executive summary, an introduction, and information on the plan's development, policy goals, priorities, recommendations, and strategies. The plan includes several maps and figures. Five appendices are provided; they include a call to action, a list of acronyms and definitions, a summary of the Surgeon General's report on oral health, and other related materials.

• Full Report
• Executive Summary

Keywords: Oral health, Health promotion, Access to health care, State health agencies, State programs, Illinois, Strategic plans, Health policy, Public health infrastructure, Health care delivery

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Available for loan.

This participant notebook includes materials for the Virginia Statewide Dental Summit held on September 29–30, 2003, in Richmond, Virginia. The purpose of the summit was to develop a plan to address the oral health needs of Virginians in the areas of prevention, education, access, and infrastructure. The notebook includes the meeting agenda, biographical sketches of presenters, a participant list, a compendium from the American Dental Association on state innovations to improve oral health care access for children from families with low incomes, an overview of Virginia oral health care insurance for children, presentation printouts, handouts for the breakout sessions, and state resources illustrating programs and areas of need.

Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, Virginia, Meetings, State programs, State health agencies, Health care financing, Medicaid, State children's health insurance program

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This report summarizes the proceedings of the Virginia Statewide Dental Summit held on September 29–30, 2003, in Richmond, Virginia. The report includes final presentations and recommendations from the breakout sessions as well as the 2004–2010 Oral Health Plan for Virginia. The report is intended to complement the materials included in the participant folder. Report content includes a commitment form for participation in recommendations set out in the state oral health plan, an order form for proceedings on DVD, notes from the discussion held by the Prevention and Education Group, and a packet of slide printouts on oral health in Virginia. Also included is the oral health plan for Virginia that provides recommendations for statewide education, legislation, administration, prevention, and data collection and surveillance measures.

Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, Virginia, Meetings, State programs, State health agencies, Health care financing, Medicaid, State children's health insurance program, Strategic plans, Proceedings

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This report provides an overview of the activities and accomplishments of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Oral Health. Topics include capacity-building in state programs and in monitoring; efforts to strengthen prevention strategies; and dissemination of data, findings, and effective prevention policies. Additional sections include selected state examples, future directions, publications, and scientific observations.

Keywords: Oral health, Federal agencies, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public health dentistry, Dental care, Access to health care, Population surveillance, State programs, Disease prevention, Case studies, Reports