Florida Department of Health–Martin County
Program: DOH–Martin County Preventative Dental Program
Award Amount: $250,572.00
Funding Category: Healthy Children
Summary: The DOH-Martin County Preventive Dental Program provides preventative oral health care and education by a dental hygienist to children in early learning centers and in grades 2, 3, and 5. Children in participating early learning centers receive oral health care screenings and benefit from a toothbrush program. Elementary school-age children receive oral health care screenings, an application of dental sealants, and an oral hygiene care kit with instruction. Children who are experiencing urgent oral health care concerns are referred to an oral health care provider in Martin County for treatment.
Grant Contact Information:
Carolann Wegener-Vitani, Interim Administrator and Director of Nursing
Phone: (772) 221-4000, ext. 2129
Fax: (772) 221-4966
Laura McBride, Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor
Phone: (772) 221-4000, ext. 2285
Fax: (772) 221-4966
Milegros (Millie) Ruiz, Registered Dental Hygienist
Phone: (772) 221-4000, ext. 2152
Fax: (772) 221-4966
Program Contact Information:
(772) 221-4000
martin.floridahealth.gov
Florida Department of Health–Martin County
Program: School Health Program
Award Amount: $320,000.00
Funding Category: Healthy Children
Summary: Assesses, protects, and promotes the health of students in the community by carrying out state school health mandates and by working with community partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for Martin County students.
Grant Contact Information:
Carolann Wegener-Vitani, Interim Administrator and Director of Nursing
Phone: (772) 221-4000, ext. 2129
Fax: (772) 221-4966
Laura McBride, Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor
Phone: (772) 221-4000, ext. 2285
Fax: (772) 221-4966
Program Contact Information:
(772) 221-4000
martin.floridahealth.gov