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ChariTy News

Wounded Veterans Relief Fund Leads Statewide Effort

To Provide Dental Care To Veterans In Florida

Driven by their mission based on military service history and current health and health conditions have fair to poor oral health, with 33 percent
to improve veteran dental living situations. Specific benefits are assigned to each class, finding it difficult to eat due to dental issues. Poor oral health
care throughout the state meaning not all veterans may receive comprehensive dental affects veterans’ overall health, including their mental health.
of Florida, the Wounded care. Only veterans who are 100 percent disabled or sustained According to the VA, up to 50 percent of veterans returning
Veterans Relief Fund an oral injury while serving are given dental care at the VA. from Afghanistan and Iraq have been diagnosed with a mental
(WVRF) is the first nonprofit WVRF Executive Director and Army Veteran Michael health disorder associated with substance use disorders (SUDS),
in the state to lead the Durkee said the low VA dental care statistic is a critical and 63 percent with SUDS also met the criteria for post-
statewide effort to offer concern, as poor oral health can lead to a range of serious traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With the increasing number of
free critical dental care to health and mental issues, placing more burdens on our veterans suffering from mental health disorders, the VA reports
veterans who are unable to afford dental care and do not military members who already face challenges when approximately 17 veterans die by suicide every day.
have access to care through the United States Department transitioning back to civilian life.
of Veterans Affairs (VA) or private insurance. The connection between poor dental hygiene and mental Charity News on page 3
According to the VA, only 15 percent of veterans receive health issues is evident. According to the American Academy
VA dental care, which places veterans into benefits classes of Family Physicians, 60 percent of veterans with mental
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FPL’s Manatee Lagoon Invites Families Radio Hosts Mo

To Explore, Learn And Enjoy Fun And Sally Attend

Summer Programming Wine Tasting

Free Activities And Experiences Inspire Visitors To Discover

And Learn About Florida Manatees At Doris Italian

Manatee Lagoon – Market & Bakery
An FPL Eco-Discovery
Center is now offering
®
a mix of indoor and Morning drive hosts Sally Sevareid and Mo Foster
outdoor summer activities of KOOL 105.5’s “The Mo & Sally Morning Show”
that celebrate Florida’s were among the guests that attended Wine Night at
favorite marine mammal
and encourage fun family
time. This summer, visitors
can enjoy educational
programming, arts and crafts, interactive simulations, to preserve and protect Florida’s ecosystems,” said Zack
outdoor games and new exhibits. Greenberg, leader at Manatee Lagoon. “There’s something
“At Manatee Lagoon, our goal is to create an interactive, for everyone, and rain or shine, visitors can expect to have
entertaining and educational environment to inspire people fun while learning about manatees in the wild and what they
can do to help protect them.”
This summer, the facility
offers visitors a variety of
exhibits and programs that are
either brand-new or back by
popular demand, including: Mo Foster and Sally Sevareid, from The Mo & Sally
• Play, stretch and enjoy Morning Show on KOOL 105.5, with Nick Alfano and
the fresh air: Upon arrival at John Alfano
Manatee Lagoon, visitors will
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