Previously Health Equity Heroes, the awards recognize individuals and organizations improving health care access for high-need communities
WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., today begins this year’s search for forward-thinking individuals or organizations taking action to increase access to health care and optimal health outcomes for people with the greatest needs and fewest resources.
Ten years ago, DentaQuest launched the Health Equity Hero awards to shed light on health disparities nationwide and showcase how critical oral health is to overall health and wellness. This year, DentaQuest has renamed the program as Health Access Hero awards because accessing care is an essential step toward achieving health equity. The awards continue to recognize those responsible for extraordinary work that advances equitable access to care and thus optimal overall health.
“We know from research and experience that oral health and overall health are inextricably linked, yet so many people across the country struggle to get the care they need,” said Steve Pollock, president of DentaQuest. “The 80 Heroes celebrated during the last nine years have shown us just what is possible and what more can be done. We look forward to recognizing and sharing remarkable efforts helping increase access to the health and oral health care everyone deserves.”
Source: DentaQuest Opens Nominations for 2024 Health Access Heroes / yahoo!finance