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Wall Street Journal Article: In Hospitals, Pneumonia Is a Lethal Enemy

May 27, 2018,

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Pneumonia is the No. 1 hospital-acquired infection in America and hospitals aren’t doing enough to fight it. The best weapon: a toothbrush...
The article highlights several research studies and programs nationally pointing to a significant reduction in hospital-acquired pneumonia.
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Dr. Erin Hartnet receives Commendation for Outstanding Achievement for Oncology Nursing Education or Patient/Family Education

April 19, 2018,

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NIIOH partner Erin Hartnett, DNP, APRN-BC, CPNP was awarded the 2018 Commendation for Outstanding Achievement for Oncology Nursing Education or Patient/Family Education by the Oncology Nursing Society.
Oral Health Initiatives Help PAs Make a Difference for Patients

March 7, 2018,

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Denise Rizzolo, PhD, PA-C, NIIOH Oral Health Champion and one of the co-authors for the Smiles for Life: A National Oral Health Curriculum, was featured in an article for the AAPA Medical Watch. (Click Here for link to article)
2017 Initiative Momentum and Achievements - Annual Report

March 1, 2018,

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NIIOH activities over the past year extend across education, policy, research and practice. These efforts contribute and catalyze progress towards the integration of oral health into primary care and other healthcare settings as well as support interprofessional education and professional development in oral health.
Rural Health Leadership Radio: A Conversation with Mark Deutchman

February 20, 2018,

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This week we’re having a conversation with Mark Deutchman, M.D., a Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Link to Podcast: Click Here
JAAPA Article: Influence of a Free Online Interprofessional Oral Health Curriculum on PA Education and Practice

December 22, 2017,

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Glicken, Anita MSW ; Clark, Melinda MD

Article published regarding 2017 AAPA Poster Session presented by Anita Glicken, MSW and Melinda Clark, MD. The abstract highlights the outcome of a study with two objectives:
- Describe data on PA program use of the Smiles for Life curriculum.
- Describe how the use of the Smiles for Life curriculum affects PA practice.
2017 DentaQuest Health Equity Heroes Recognized for Exceptional Efforts to Enhance Health

May 9, 2017,

Press Release

Dr. Judi Haber named one of five leaders striving to achieve equity in local communities across the country
Anita Duhl Glicken, MSW, to Serve as Executive Director of the National Interprofessional Initiative on Oral Health

May 1, 2017,

Press Release

The National Interprofessional Initiative (NIIOH), a consortium of funders and health professionals dedicated to improving health through the eradication of dental disease and the integration of oral health into patient-centered primary care, is pleased to announce that Anita Duhl Glicken, MSW, will step into the leadership role as executive director.
Qualis Health Publishes Comprehensive Guide for Implementing Oral Health Integration

October 11, 2016,

Press Release

Seattle, WA - Qualis Health, one of the nation’s leading population healthcare management organizations, has published a comprehensive set of tools to help primary care practices integrate oral health in order to deliver whole-person care and improve patient outcomes and experience.
Where Oral and Behavioral Health Meet

September 8, 2016,

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Oral health is increasingly becoming a focus of health care providers — including those who specialize in behavioral health. Being able to recognize when a patient has oral health concerns can help shed light on their emotional and physical well-being — and knowing what to do about it can change lives.
On Wednesday, September 7, at 1:00 p.m. ET, the SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions hosted a webinar to discuss these key topics, with nearly 700 health professionals tuned in to the conversation.

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