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SLFHC is the largest primary care provider in Pinal County
The main clinic is in Casa Grande
The dental clinic is in this facility
There are several satellite clinics & a separate facility for Ob/Gyn and pediatrics
RURAL HEALTHCARE
Pinal County is situated between Maricopa County & Pima County
Pinal County is a large rural county
There are a few larger populated areas but most of the county is sparse
SLFHC PROVIDES HEALTHCARE IN PINAL COUNTY (RURAL COUNTY)
RURAL VS URBAN HEALTHCARE BOTH ARE CHALLENGING
THE MAIN CHALLENGE OF RURAL HEALTHCARE IS ACCESS TO CARE
OPTIONS1. INCREASE # OF PROVIDERS & FIXED STRUCTURES2. MOBILE HEALTHCARE
MOBILE HEALTHCARE Mobile healthcare is its own separate type of healthcare delivery system & can be used for a variety of healthcare programsie) primary care, ob/gyn, dental, educational
MOBILE DENTAL CAREADVANTAGES:
1) Access to Care Eliminates one of the most significant barriers to healthcare
2) Community Acceptance
3) Efficient
4) Collaboration & coordination between programs
MOBILE DENTAL CAREDISADVANTAGES:
1) Cost – mobile units are costly
2) Difficult start up
3) Maintenance‐program dependent on mobile unit working
4) Unique staffing Not 8‐5pm
5) Perceived competition from local providers
Overview of SLFHC Dental Program We provide all‐inclusive General Dental & Orthodontic services to adults & children
Our staff includes 3 full time dentists, a dental resident (Lutheran AEGD), & a hygienist
10 operatories
New mobile unit
Mobile Dentistry Access to all communities
Efficient dental care Screenings, treatment planning, & actual treatment in a single visit
Parent acceptance & approval less time off of work
Mobile Dentistry:How it expands your healthcare
program School‐based programs
check NASBHC (National Assembly on School‐Based Health Care) website www.nasbhc.org
check Mobile Health Clinics Network
Community‐based programs
Opportunity for Corporate sponsorship
INCREASED GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Can implement Teledentistry
Dental patients also need medical care which includes behavioral health Mobile Dental programs facilitate the need for expanded Medical care ,etc
Developing a Mobile Dental Program & Our Future Goals
Take small steps
We will begin our mobile dental program providing screenings to preschool aged children (FTF GRANT) Screen, educate (parents included), outreach, treatment
Expanding to school‐based program, then adult
Even though the priority will be preschool, NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY
SCHOOL‐BASED HEALTHCARE See NASBHC Article Our goal is to expand our services to school‐based programs
Schools receptive to mobile programs Can apply to preschools,Head Start,child care centers,elementary,middle and high schools
No set rules‐can customize to programs. Substantial support Federal government is increasingly recognizing mobile health including school‐based programs