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All Aboard for the Molar Express!

The first stop for Surgeon General Ana Viamonte Ros on her 3 P’s Tour in Leon County was the Dental Clinic at 912 Railroad Avenue, a block away from the old Amtrak station.  The Molar Express is the unassuming home to groundbreaking research and best practices.

In 2005, our dentists identified a cluster of more than 50 children who were losing bone around their teeth for no apparent reason.  The disease is known as “aggressive periodontitis” and has no known cause or cure.  We are presently working with the Department of Periodontics at the University of Florida College of Dentistry to understand the etiology of the disease and find an effective treatment.  This is the only study of this disease taking place in the United States and possibly the world.

The next stop for Dr. Viamonte Ros and Deputy Secretary Lillian Rivera was the Roberts and Stevens Clinic, where they met many staff and community members.  Leon County Health Department staff hosted an open house for their partners to get acquainted with the new surgeon general.

All our first responder agencies attended.  Many colleagues turned out, including members from the faith community, local charities, government agencies, and other health care provider groups.  More than 30 nursing students came from the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and from Florida State University.  Representative Loranne Ausley spoke to the crowd about her commitment to children’s health care.

Program displays lined the halls of the Leon County Health Department, documenting the many initiatives the staff is involved in.  Public Health Preparedness put up one of their tents used for decontamination and gave guided tours of the tent, explaining the process.

In honor of September as Preparedness Month, the group is also helping the Leon County Health Department’s clients and colleagues prepare for a disaster by having a giveaway of six backpacks filled with supplies like weather radios, lanterns, first aid kits, etc.

Health Department staff and partners all enjoyed meeting Dr. Viamonte Ros.  Her friendliness and sincerity were obvious to all, as was her genuine interest in what we do and how we accomplish it.

 

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