TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Capital Health Plan (CHP), the Big Bend’s local and trusted health care provider, is proud to announce it is sponsoring United Way of the Big Bend’s Smile United initiative to increase access to essential dental care for kindergarten, second, and sixth grade students. As we celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month, this partnership reflects CHP’s ongoing dedication to supporting community wellness initiatives that help create a healthier future for our region.
Smile United addresses critical gaps in dental health by providing preventive screenings, treatments, and dental education for children in need. Through its support of the initiative, CHP is helping to remove financial barriers to quality dental care, enabling more families to access the resources they need for healthy smiles.
“We’re pleased to be working in partnership with United Way of the Big Bend to make a difference across the entire Big Bend community,” said Sabin Bass, President & CEO of Capital Health Plan. “By supporting Smile United, we’re extending our commitment to health equity, ensuring that essential dental care is available to more families.”
Research shows that good oral health plays a vital role in a child’s self-confidence and academic success. Addressing dental issues early not only improves physical health but also helps children feel more confident in social and classroom settings, supporting their cognitive and emotional development.
This collaboration between CHP and United Way of the Big Bend will expand preventive dental care, improve health outcomes, and raise awareness of the importance of oral hygiene. Through its sponsorship of Smile United, CHP is working to empower families to prioritize their oral health and, by extension, their overall wellness.
“We are deeply grateful for Capital Health Plan’s partnership,” said Berneice Cox, President & CEO of United Way of the Big Bend. “Together, we’re making strides to ensure that everyone in our community has access to good oral health.”
Capital Health Plan is dedicated to supporting initiatives like Smile United to enhance the health and well-being of Big Bend families. Together with United Way Big Bend, the organization is building a community where everyone has the opportunity to access the care and support they need to lead healthier, happier lives.
To learn more about Capital Health Plan, visit https://capitalhealth.com.
For more information about United Way of the Big Bend, visit https://uwbb.org/.
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Capital Health Plan (CHP) is committed to offering affordable, comprehensive health care to its members. Now in its 42nd year, CHP has grown to serve over 135,000 members in the Florida Panhandle and has an extensive physician network that includes three exclusive CHP health centers that provide preventive, primary, and specialty care services. Based in Tallahassee, it is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. For more information, visit www.capitalhealth.com.
