Oral exams, medical screenings, and wellness and health access resources
No insurance, high deductibles, or lack of a primary care provider keeps many from getting medical care until they find themselves in an emergency room with a serious problem. Gifford Health Care in Randolph is sponsoring a free Dental and Medical Health Access Day on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free medical and dental health screenings and information about community resources that can help with access to care.
We know that regular primary care can help people manage many chronic conditions, and that dealing with health issues before they become serious can prevent expensive hospital visits. Research has linked gum disease and poor dental health to increased rates of heart disease, premature birth and low birth weights, osteoporosis, and other health problems.
On Dental and Medical Health Access Day two local dentists, Dr. John Lansky and Dr. Chris Wilson will give free oral exams and Gifford primary care providers and pediatricians will provide free health screenings for registered participants (call 728-2781 to schedule an appointment). A day-long wellness fair, open to the general public, will offer information on preventative health programs and resources to help with access to medical and dental care, including:
- Diabetes and diet
- Smoking cessation
- Vermont BluePrint for Health
- Healthier Living Workshops
- Health Connections
- Other community resources
Refreshments will be served, and there will be a raffle for registered participants. For more information, or to register for a free medical screening and oral exam, call Casey Booth at 802-728-2781.
