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PROTECTING
those pearly
whites is an important part of
good health, and thanks to Halifax
Regional Dental Clinic, now set
to open in early 2013, parents and
children in our area have one more
reason to smile.
The clinic, located at the site of
Halifax Primary Care, an affiliate
of Halifax Regional Health System
(HRHS) in South Boston, is
part of a 10,000-square-foot
expansion, which will desig-
nate 3,700 square feet for the
dental clinic. The remain-
ing 6,300 square feet will be
available for the expansion of Halifax
Primary Care.
A community of support
HRHS officials broke ground for
the expansion in April, expressing
their sincere appreciation for the
approved funding that solidified
the project. Key components in the
initiative are the Virginia Tobacco
Commission’s funding of $400,000,
a Community Development Block
Grant through the Virginia Depart-
ment of Housing and Community
Development in the amount of
$700,000, and $150,000 from the Vir-
ginia Health Care Foundation, as well
Dental clinic to open in early 2013
as contributions from Delta Dental,
Wells Fargo, SunTrust and CapTrust.
“We are extremely pleased to have
received this significant funding
and support for this project,” says
Chris A. Lumsden, chief executive
officer for HRHS. “Quality health-
care includes dental care, and we feel
this will help meet the needs of chil-
dren’s oral health in our community.”
At full capacity, the dental clinic
will support two dentists, two to
four dental assistants and one dental
hygienist. The clinic will provide
affordable, high-quality dental health
services to residents of the area who
do not have the financial means to
access dental services.
Meeting a crucial need
The clinic’s goal is to build and
maintain a patient base with 80 per-
cent of patients 21 years or younger.
Focusing on children will provide
critical early prevention and treatment
that will support childhood develop-
ment and curb future dental issues.
HRHS serves Halifax County,
with expanded service in Charlotte
County and the western portion of
Mecklenburg County. The service
area is rural—15 percent of the
population is uninsured, and 44 per-
cent is at or below 200 percent of the
federal poverty threshold.
“Our purpose is to provide the
highest quality care based on the
healthcare needs of the people we
serve,” Lumsden says. “This dental
clinic is a component of that mission.”
Halifax Primary Care will add
6,300 square feet of space in this ex-
pansion, allowing for the addition of
as many as five providers. Currently
Halifax Primary Care has three phy-
sicians and three nurse practitioners,
plus nursing and support staff.
The dental clinic will have two dentists
and related staff, and Halifax Primary
Care will add as many as five providers.
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BUILDING FOR TOMORROW: Halifax Regional Health System was pleased to have a number of VIPs on hand April 17 to take part in the
groundbreaking for Halifax Primary Care Medical Office expansion and Halifax Regional Dental Clinic. This project will help bring much-needed
health and dental care to people in southern Virginia.
DENTAL CARE