Purpose:
To engage the dental, healthcare, other communities in addressing pressing oral health needs among Hamilton County residents.
Its function and duties are:
- Produce a strategic plan with measurable goals and objectives
- Increase dental capacity and access for Medicaid for low income, uninsured populations
- Improve overall oral hygiene of population
Establishing Authority:
Resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) of Hamilton County, Ohio, June 26, 2017.
Composition:
The Hamilton County Oral Health Coalition shall consist of three (3) at large members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and one representative from each of the following organizations:
Cincinnati Health Department
CincySmiles
Closing the Health Gap
Health Collaborative
Lincoln Heights Health Care Connection
Mercy Health - Cincinnati
2 Private Dentists
Source Medicaid Managed Care
UC Health - Dental Center
Win-Med Health Services
Terms:
The directors first appointed shall serve staggered terms, as set forth in the authorizing resolution of the board of county commissioners. Thereafter, each succession shall serve for a term of four years, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed to only the unexpired term. Any director is eligible for reappointment.
Compensation:
None
Contact:
Jeff Aluotto, County Administrator
138 E. Court Street, Room 603
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
| Phone: |
(513) 946-4436 |
| Fax: |
(513) 946-4330 |