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Beth Jones Named One of 18 Terrance Keenan Foundation Fellows for 2020
Posted on June 18, 2020 in Foundation
Beth Jones, director of community impact at Delta Dental of Iowa, was named one of only 18 members of the Grantmakers in Health (GIH) Terrance Keenan Foundation Fellows for 2020.
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Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Announces Additional COVID-19 Response Grants For Community Health Centers
Posted on April 28, 2020 in Foundation
Eighteen safety net medical and dental clinic partners receive a total of $360,000. Funds awarded will help preserve access to care within Iowa’s safety net infrastructure during this challenging time for many Iowans.
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421,000 Toothbrushes Donated by Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation to Iowa Non-Profits in 2019
Posted on February 20, 2020 in Foundation
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation made that healthy habit easier for 421,000 Iowans in 2019 by providing a free toothbrush. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, so it’s the perfect time to remind Iowans about the importance of educating kids about good dental hygiene habits.
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Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Adapts Funding Mission to Strengthen Link Between Oral Health and Overall Health
Posted on January 7, 2020 in Foundation
Even though its name is synonymous with dental health, Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation is shifting its funding strategy beginning in 2020 to create stronger ties between oral health and overall health. While a majority of the funding will continue to be concentrated in oral health, the new Beyond 2020 Foundation strategy also looks for opportunities to improve overall wellness, mental health and vision health through grassroots community health initiatives.
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