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Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Commitment to Children’s Oral Health

1992—The Beginning Several community leaders formed the GFHC to examine issues affecting Genesee County’s health status Mission: –Improve the health status of our residents. – Improve the quality and cost effectiveness of the health care system in our community Greater Flint Health Coalition

GREATER FLINT HEALTH COALITION PROVIDERS BUSINESS (PURCHASERS) LABORGOVERNMENT FAITH BASED COMMUNITY CONSUMERSEDUCATIONINSURERS Greater Flint Health Coalition A Broad-based Coalition

GFHC Board of Directors: 4 Hospital Representatives: 1) Mark TaylorPresident & CEOGenesys Health System 2) Donald KooyPresident & CEOMcLaren Regional Medical Center 3) Patrick WardellPresident & CEOHurley Medical Center 4) Lawrence Reynolds, M.D. President & CEOMott Children’s Health Center 3 Medical Society/ Osteopathic Association Members: 1) Michael Boucree, M.D.Vice President for Outcomes Management/Chief Quality Officer Hurley Medical Center 2) Pete LevineExecutive DirectorGenesee County Medical Society 3) Steven Shapiro, D.O.Genesee County Osteopathic Association Federally Funded Health Clinic Clarence PierceChief Executive OfficerHamilton Community Health Network

GFHC Board of Directors: 5 Labor Representatives: 1) Steven BurroughsPresidentUnited Teachers of Flint 2) To be named (designated slot) Regional CoordinatorCommunity Health Care Initiatives UAW/GM 3) Scott KincaidCommunity Liaison UAW/GM Community Health Care Initiatives UAW/GM 4) Alan NapierPresident, AFSCME Local 875 AFL-CIO 5) Miles OwensRepresentativeUAW Retirees 2 Insurance Sector Representatives: 1) Mary SmithVice President of Healthcare Delivery Strategy Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 2) David CrosbyPresident & CEOHealthPlus of Michigan 5 Business Sector Representatives 1) Tim HermanCEOGenesee Regional Chamber of Commerce 2) Thomas Johnson, MDSenior Medical Director Service Parts Operation General Motors Corporation 3) Tom SmithDirector, Health PlansDelphi Corporation 4) Tom Smith, Jr.Regional ManagerCommunity Health Care Initiatives UAW/GM 5) Mark FleshnerRegional President & Commercial Business Manager Citizens Banking Corporation

GFHC Board of Directors: 5 Government Representatives: 1) Sheryl ThompsonCounty DirectorGenesee County Department of Human Services 2) Deborah CherrySenatorMichigan State Senate 3) Jamie CurtisChairman, Human Resources Finance Committee Genesee County Board of Commission 4) Robert PestronkHealth OfficerGenesee County Health Department 5) Joseph ConroyDirector of Governmental Services City of Flint 4 Educational Institutions 1) Tom Svitkovich, Ed.D.SuperintendentGenesee Intermediate School District 2) Augustine Agho, Ph.D.Dean, School of Health Professions and Studies University of Michigan-Flint 3) Julianne Princinsky, Ed.D.PresidentBaker College 4) Richard Shaink, Ph.D.PresidentMott Community College Faith-Based Organization E. Yvonne LewisExecutive DirectorFaith Access to Community Economic Development Community Representative RepresentativeHispanic/Latino Community

Children’s Oral Health Education Campaign History Mott Children’s Health Center brought the issue of children’s oral health to the Coalition It is estimated that approximately 14,000 children in Genesee County lack access to dental care Two reasons were identified: –Lack of knowledge regarding the importance of oral health –Lack of dentists serving the low income population The Workgroup was convened in December 2005 and decided to pursue a Social Marketing Campaign.

Children’s Oral Health Education Campaign History, cont. The Children’s Oral Health Wheel was developed as an educational tool to utilize in the community. Focus groups were conducted to gain feedback on the Social Marketing Campaign slogans and materials Meanwhile 288 measurement surveys were created and administered by partner organizations to measure the community’s baseline understanding of children’s oral health To date, over 56,000 Children’s Oral Health Developmental Wheels have been distributed. The wheels have also been translated to a Spanish version.

Additional Accomplishments In collaboration, the Genesee District Dental Society (GDDS) representative has been able to inform and recruit local dentists to perform “well baby oral exams”, and support the Workgroup efforts with information on billboards and the GDDS Website. Mott Children’s Health Center has developed and administered over 60 surveys to assess the Hispanic/Latino community’s perception of dental care. This is an ongoing effort. An oral health display will be at the Flint Children’s museum during the month of February for National Children’s Dental Health month. An oral health poster has recently been finalized and will be distributed throughout local dental and medical offices.

Children’s Oral Health Education Campaign Workgroup Partners Department of Human Services Genesee County Community Action Resource Department Genesee County Health Department Genesee District Dental Society * Genesee Intermediate School District Hamilton Community Health Network Hurley Medical Center * Interpreter Translations Consulting Services Mott Children’s Health Center * Priority Children Ready, Set, Grow! Passport Community Members * Financial Contributors Dental Care Providers

Children’s Oral Health Access Task Force Convened to further tackle the issue of lack of dental care access for the County’s children. Specifically to: –Identify barriers to dental services for children ages 0-5 years, with attention to those barriers encountered by children covered by Medicaid or uninsured, and design strategies to target their causes –Implement interventions to eliminate the access barriers to children’s dental services

Children’s Oral Health Access Task Force Accomplishments Through Mott Children’s Health Center, an educational presentation and training was developed to provide information on oral health exams for infants and toddlers. The Genesee District Dental Society has been able to recruit dentists to provide exams to children ages 0 – 5. Attention has been brought to the issue of the importance of linking medical and dental providers.

Children’s Oral Health Access Task Force Partners Genesee County Community Resource Action Department Hamilton Community Health Network Mott Children’s Health Center Mott Community College Dental Care Providers

Lessons Learned In order to produce effective change, it is important to not only engage dental providers, but also community members and those providers working directly with the population intending to be reached.