Solstice Joins New York State Oral Health Coalition to Promote Wellness and Oral Health Advocacy
With upcoming health care reform on the horizon, the changing needs of patients provides the opportunity to enable New York residents with awareness relating to the important Oral Health/Total Health connection.
Online, June 7, 2011 (Newswire.com) - With upcoming health care reform on the horizon, the changing needs of patients provides the opportunity to enable New York residents with awareness relating to the important Oral Health/Total Health connection.
To further promote Oral Health, Solstice - a leading Dental Insurance provider, has joined the New York State Oral Health Coalition (NYSOHC). The NYSOHC is an organization committed to improving the Oral Health of New Yorkers through access to quality care, creating a healthy environment and initiatives to achieve optimal oral health.
"The mission of the NYSOHC resonated with myself, and with Solstice, as our mission is to 'Improve the Lives of Those We Serve' through quality and affordable access to care," said Carlos Ferrera, Chief Operating Officer at Solstice. "Partnering with an organization that values wellness and recognizes the importance of the Oral Health connection is an important vehicle to help further our commitment to the community and improve Oral Health in New York."
About NYSOHC:
The mission of the New York State Oral Health Coalition is to vigorously implement the New York State Oral Health Plan in order to maximize oral health for all New Yorkers and to achieve optimal oral health for all New Yorkers thus improving overall general health.
The plan, which addresses the burden of oral disease in New York State, was developed by the New York State Department of Health in collaboration with the New York State Public Health Association and stakeholders from across the state. The identified goals, objectives, and strategies of the plan cover a broad spectrum of issues related to policy, prevention, access, workforce, and surveillance and research.
About Solstice:
Solstice, a leading ancillary benefits providers in Florida, with a commitment to improving health, recently expanded into the New York metro market in 2010. Their commitment to Oral Health extends into their corporate initiatives as well, through integrated programs that incorporate Oral Health into overall wellness.
Solstice is a multi-faceted benefits provider, offering dental, vision and life benefits plans to groups and consumers. They service Florida and New York as a customer-service oriented company that values exceptional service, integrity and value-added benefits. Their well-rounded plans, expansive network and service-oriented mentality keep them in the forefront of their industry. For information on Solstice, please contact 1.877.760.2247 or visit www.SolsticeBenefits.com
