who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 5
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Delivering school-based health services through School-Based Health Centers MOSAIC HEALTH INCdirect serviceOperates School-Based Health Centers in partnership with school districts, including the Marcus Whitman School District, providing on-site medical, dental, and mental health care to students regardless of insurance status, with services accessible during school hours and supported by school-issued passes and transportation.
- Offering anonymous patient feedback mechanisms MOSAIC HEALTH INCdirect serviceProvides an anonymous patient feedback form to allow patients to submit suggestions, concerns, or praise, supporting continuous quality improvement.
- Operating Federally Qualified Health Centers providing comprehensive primary care MOSAIC HEALTH INCdirect serviceOperates a network of community-based Federally Qualified Health Centers in Upstate New York that deliver integrated medical, dental, and mental health services to uninsured and underserved populations, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
- Operating community dentistry programs in schools and Head Start programs MOSAIC HEALTH INCdirect serviceProvides school-based dental services including checkups, cleanings, and oral health education through the Community Dentistry program, with online registration available for schools in the Addison Central and Elmira City School Districts and Chemung County Head Start programs.
- Providing COVID-19 testing services with fee discounts MOSAIC HEALTH INCdirect serviceOffers professional COVID-19 testing at Mosaic Health centers with discounted fees available for eligible patients.
- Providing multilingual patient materials and accessibility resources MOSAIC HEALTH INCdirect serviceOffers multilingual forms and documents including new patient packets, privacy notices, Patient Bill of Rights, authorization forms, telehealth consent forms, and dentistry applications to support patient access and understanding.
- Providing prescription assistance and discounted medications MOSAIC HEALTH INCdirect serviceOffers discounted prescription medications through the Sliding Fee Scale Discount Program at participating pharmacies and operates a Prescription Assistance Program for patients who still cannot afford medications after discounts.
- Providing sliding fee scale discounts for health care services MOSAIC HEALTH INCdirect serviceOffers a Sliding Fee Discount Program that adjusts costs for medical, dental, and mental health services based on household income and family size, with eligibility lasting up to 12 months; includes discounts for Medicare copayments and deductibles, and issues ID cards for program access at Mosaic Health facilities.
- Providing telehealth services for remote patient care MOSAIC HEALTH INCdirect serviceOffers telehealth appointments accessible via laptop or phone, including telehealth equipment installed in elementary schools to enable younger students to access care remotely.
- Providing dental services to underserved populations GLO GOOD FOUNDATION INCdirect serviceDelivers dental care to underserved communities in low-income countries.
- Conduct annual dental outreach programs in collaboration with U.S. dental schools WORLD OF SMILES INCdirect serviceOrganizes and conducts 3–4 one-week dental outreach programs annually in La Romana, Dominican Republic, in partnership with U.S. dental schools and residency programs, delivering services such as exams, restorative treatments, extractions, root canals, fluoride varnish, radiographs, and specialized procedures like frenectomies and cyst removals to approximately 5,600 students per outreach.
- Deliver oral health education and preventative care in underserved communities WORLD OF SMILES INCdirect serviceProvides oral health education, hygiene instruction, fluoride applications, and sealant placement as part of comprehensive preventative dental care for underserved populations, integrated within both fixed-clinic and outreach settings.
- Operate fixed-site dental clinic in La Romana, Dominican Republic WORLD OF SMILES INCdirect serviceOperates a permanent 6-chair dental clinic equipped with restorative treatment rooms, an oral surgery/pediatric treatment room, radiation/sterilization area, and educational space to provide year-round comprehensive dental care to underserved populations, particularly 2,000 children at a local school and nearby orphanages.
- Provide remote clinical monitoring and consultation for dental care WORLD OF SMILES INCdirect serviceUses internet and cloud-based applications to enable U.S.-based dental professionals to remotely monitor patient care progress and support clinical consultation for ongoing treatment at the La Romana clinic.
- Collaborating on free dental services in the Capital Region NEW YORK STATE DENTAL FOUNDATIONdirect serviceCollaborated with Hudson Valley Community College to provide free dental services in the Capital Region.
- Facilitating access to dental care through provider directories NEW YORK STATE DENTAL FOUNDATIONdirect serviceProvides a publicly accessible directory to help individuals locate dental care providers across New York State.
- Funding oral health initiatives for vulnerable populations NEW YORK STATE DENTAL FOUNDATIONgrantmakingFunds oral health initiatives and projects serving vulnerable populations such as veterans, children, and people with developmental disabilities in New York, including a $25,000 grant to support oral health care needs in New York City.
- Funding relief for dentists affected by natural disasters NEW YORK STATE DENTAL FOUNDATIONgrantmakingProvides funding for relief efforts to support dentists affected by natural disasters.