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News Release
Free Clinic of Southwest Washington Receives $10,000 Grant from Dwight and Anna Schwab Charitable Foundation - 01/16/18

VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 16, 2018-­ The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington has received a $15,000 grant from the Dwight and Anna Schwab Charitable Foundation. The grant will help fund the children's oral health program. The program served low-income, uninsured children through more than 220 visits in 2017.

The clinic provides oral health services at its location at the Jim Parsley Center and at Clark County schools and community-sponsored events. Dental volunteers fill cavities and screen, seal and varnish children's teeth. Without the support of the Free Clinic, many of these patients would not seek care until numerous cavities appeared or other illnesses related to oral health sent children to the emergency room.

"We're grateful for this support from the Schwab Charitable Foundation," says Free Clinic Executive Director Barbe West. "Many of the children we treat have tooth pain severe enough to keep them out of school. We relieve their pain, give tips on preventive care and help them get back to the classroom."

The Free Clinic collaborates with elementary schools in Clark County, the Clark College dental hygiene program and the Clark County Dental Society.

About the Free Clinic:
The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington provides free, compassionate, quality health care to children and adults who are otherwise unable to obtain such services. The Free Clinic offers medical, dental, vision and specialty care services from 500 volunteer professionals. The Free Clinic is funded by the local community, and all donations stay in Southwest Washington. For more information about the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, visit our website: freeclinics.org.

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