Oral Health Program Funding
Summary
The city's Oral Health Program, which serves thousands of children annually, faces potential funding cuts due to the expiration of Medicaid 1115 waiver funds. This could impact the program's ability to provide essential dental services to vulnerable populations.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The program's operational budget and staffing are heavily dependent on the expiring waiver funds, necessitating the identification of new revenue streams or budget reallocations to maintain services.
Residents seeking public health dental services.
Children who may lose access to critical dental care, potentially leading to untreated decay, pain, and long-term health issues.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council A Session - Apr 2, 2026
The city is enhancing its public health efforts through air monitoring grants and an expanded oral health program for children.
City Council A Session - Mar 19, 2026
Funding was allocated for Metro Health to conduct HIV and STI testing and prevention programs.
Head Start Policy Council Meeting - Feb 23, 2026
A presentation highlighted a calendar featuring children's artwork for National Children's Dental Health Month, promoting oral hygiene awareness among young children.
Community Health Committee - Feb 2, 2026
The city's Oral Health Program, which serves thousands of children annually, faces potential funding cuts due to the expiration of Medicaid 1115 waiver funds. This could impact the program's ability to provide essential dental services to vulnerable populations.
City Council A Session - Jan 29, 2026
The San Antonio Fire Department's Mobile Integrated Healthcare Unit will receive grant funding to support services at the Haven for Hope Acute Care Station, aiming to improve patient health and reduce emergency room strain.
CANCELED - San Antonio LGBTQ+ Advisory Board - Jan 26, 2026
The Health and Wellbeing Committee highlighted a successful community health fair that provided services to residents.
CANCELED - Community Health Committee - Jan 26, 2026
The committee was set to review the city's current oral health initiatives, which are important for public health access in San Antonio.
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