HEALTHCARE CHECKUP
HEALTHCARE CHECKUP
HEALTHCARE CHECKUP
Delta Dental Teams With Diabetes Foundation
Delta Dental of New Jersey and Mahwah , NJ-based organization , Diabetes Founda tion , are educating New Jerseyans on the connection between oral health and overall health .
According to the American Diabetes Association ® , approximately 43.6 % of New Jersey ’ s adult population has prediabetes or diagnosed diabetes , and 207,000 people are unaware they have it .
“ When Delta Dental and other amazing organizations collaborate with the Diabetes Foundation , it elevates the holistic conversation about diabetes , from what it means to why you should get tested to monitoring blood sugar levels ,” said Ginine Cilenti , executive director at Diabetes Foundation . “ Diabetes management is a learning process and educating individuals living with or at risk of diabetes on the connection between their oral health and overall health is key .”
Since 1990 , the Diabetes Foundation has been working throughout the state to provide individuals with or at risk of diabetes with the resources and education necessary for long-term and effective diabetes self-management . It provided about 4,000 services to the public last year .
“ Diabetes often gets the most attention during Diabetes Awareness Month , but it ’ s not just in November when diabetes ' impact on oral health needs to be highlighted for individuals with or at-risk of diabetes ,” said Dr . Keith Libou , Chief Clinical Officer of Delta Dental of New Jersey . “ Delta Dental of New Jersey provides resources and educational information on diabetes and oral health on our website and social media channels , and working with the Diabetes Foundation helps elevate this conversation and hopefully make more New Jersey residents aware of their diabetes risk .”
Oral health is a crucial determinant of a patient ’ s overall health , and diabetes is now one of the more than 120 systemic conditions a dentist can screen for during an oral exam . Untreated diabetes can negatively impact oral health over time , causing dry mouth ( which can increase the risk for cavities ), gum disease , and weakened taste buds .
Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut led the initiative in 2017 to allow dentists to provide an in-office A1C blood test for those who are at high risk for diabetes or pre-diabetes , as well as have that test covered through their Delta Dental plan . Results are available within five minutes of the test being administered .
Delta Dental led the initiative allowing dentists to provide testing for diabetes and pre-diabetes .
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Bergen New Bridge Opens 3rd CareRite at Hillsdale Inserra
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center cut the ribbon on its third CareRite Now center located in Inserra Supermarkets Shoprite of Hillsdale recently .
“ I am a proud and grateful CEO because I have the best team of dedicated professionals who have made our third CareRite Now a reality ,” said Deborah Visconi , President & CEO , Bergen New Bridge Medical Center . “ By putting primary care centers in Inserra Supermarkets , and having these centers directly linked to New Jersey ’ s largest Medical Center for wrap around and integrated services and care , we have removed another healthcare barrier and moved a step closer to better population health and community wellness .”
“ We are delighted to welcome Bergen New Bridge ’ s CareRite Now to the Shoprite of Hillsdale ,” said Larry Inserra ,
Adding primary care centers to supermarkets removes another healthcare barrier , bringing better population health and wellness to New Jersey communities .
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Jr ., Chairman of the Board & CEO , Inserra Supermarkets . “ CareRite Now will provide the community and our associates convenient access to quality healthcare right here in our store .”
“ Today we are in the Shoprite of Hillsdale where the newest CareRite Now location will help people by giving them an opportunity to walk in and get the medical care that they need and deserve , provided by the best hospital in the state ,” said James Tedesco , Bergen County Executive .
“ Supermarkets are a community hub and when you bring in healthcare , it is a wonderful partnership which keeps our communities healthy ,” said Germain Ortiz , Vice Chair , Bergen County Board of Commissioners . “ A healthy community is a vibrant community and that is what we want for the residents of Bergen County .”
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