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 WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 25, 2008) -- The United Health Foundation and Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) today announced a $300,000 grant from the Foundation to establish a model “program in dental excellence” at Howard University’s College of Dentistry that will expand access to quality dental care for low-income children and their families who reside in Washington, D.C. and Prince George’s County.
"We are pleased to partner with the United Health Foundation on this very important mission,” said Leo E. Rouse, DDS, dean of the Howard University College of Dentistry. “Together, we will expand access to quality pediatric dental care by advancing the innovative model of family-oriented dentistry. Community oral health care support and advocacy for total health care is part of our strategic plan.” Read More
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(L-R) President H. Patrick Swygert,
Reed Tuckson, M.D.,
United Health Foundation Board Member,
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) and
Howard University College of Dentistry Dean Leo Rouse, D.D.S. and pediatric patients pose with check for $300,000 to expand access to quality dental care for low-income children and their families. Photo by Justin Knight
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For the second consecutive year, Howard University is pleased to announce it will be a site for one of the 25 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camps across the nation this summer. The Howard University camp will be held July 6 – July 18, 2008 and accommodate up to 50 middle school students from the area.