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Rochester, NY 14620-2989
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Eastman Dental Center Recieves $3.9 Million NYS HEAL Grant to Increase Access
Eastman Dental Center, of the University of Rochester Medical Center, has been awarded a $3.9 million state grant to increase access and capacity for Rochester’s underserved residents. Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong has been awarded $500,000 to optimize health care access through telemedicine.
Eastman Dental Center is the largest provider of oral health care to the underserved in the Rochester region. Care demands and dental emergencies have increased significantly since Genesee Hospital and Pluta Dental Center closed, leaving an overwhelming unmet need for early and regular oral health care among this population. Rochester has the highest rate of child poverty in New York, representing a significant challenge to improving overall health and well being.
“These funds will allow us to increase capacity and upgrade our facilities to meet this increasing demand for oral health care throughout our community,” said Dr. Cyril Meyerowitz, director of Eastman Dental Center.