Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), in partnership with Jet Dental and Chadron State College, recently brought an onsite dental clinic to teachers and staff at the college. The three-day pop-up clinic, held Sept. 1 through Sept. 3, provided convenient access to preventive dental services without requiring employees to leave campus. The clinic
Oral health is more than just keeping your pearly whites glistening. It’s about keeping your whole body healthy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that poor oral hygiene is related to various chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. Not only that, but not taking care of your mouth can inhibit your
It’s just before noon on a Monday, and the waiting area at Heart Ministry Center has grown crowded with people needing basic necessities: toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, diapers ... They’ll also receive plenty of kindness and understanding from intake specialist Carlin “Jessie” Green. “Being hospitable and compassionate – just caring about people – is extremely
