St. Christopher's Foundation for Children Ronald McDonald Care Mobile(R) Dental Program to be Celebrated at Foundation's Apple Blossom Ball
Posted on: Thursday, 7 May 2009, 05:30 CDT
"We are fortunate to have such strong community partners that help make this program a success year after year," said
"Ronald McDonald House Charities and St. Christopher's Foundation for Children share a common mission to improve the lives of local children," said
The mobile program visits more than 50 schools and treats over 2,500 children annually. The vehicle has two fully equipped dental chairs, three portable units, a qualified staff of pediatric dentists and hygienists, and a comprehensive educational program.
Each child is provided diagnostic, preventative and restorative dental care that includes examinations, cleanings, fluoride and sealant treatments, x-rays and fillings. The program is sponsored by grants from SCFC, the Philadelphia Healthcare Trust, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Verizon Foundation, Patricia Kind Foundation and RMHC of the Philadelphia Region, Inc., who will serve as the presenting sponsor of the Apple Blossom Ball.
The SCFC Ronald McDonald Care Mobile receives support from the Department of Dental Medicine at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, and is overseen by the department director, Dr. Augustine 'Gus' Chialastri. Chialastri played a key role in launching the program in 2001 and continues to provide oversight for the program and the dental residents who volunteer their time on the van throughout the year. Dr. Chialastri, along with RMHC of the Philadelphia Region, Inc. President
About RMHC of the Philadelphia Region, Inc.
RMHC of the Philadelphia Region, Inc. awards grants to nonprofit organizations for programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. Locally, RMHC supports the
About St. Christopher's Foundation for Children
St. Christopher's Foundation for Children's (SCFC) mission is to support the health and well-being of children in the community served by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children through programs in the areas of care, outreach, research and education. Established in 1998, SCFC continues the tradition of caring for children begun by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in 1875. The Foundation awards grants to community organizations, provides funding for charitable programs at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children that benefit patients and families, and operates a comprehensive pediatric mobile dental program. For more information, visit: www.scfchildren.org
Contact: Emily Grose Phone: 215.790.4388 egrose@tierneyagency.comSOURCE RMHC
Source: PR Newswire
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