ARE YOU READY FOR STORM SEASON? DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW Oklahomans all too welland thatDisaster you can Grant never be too The Oklahomaknow Dental Relief Program Board of Trustees prepared for severe weather, but where do you turn when recognizes Dr. E. Vann Greer for her exceptional support of the mission S T RofU G G L E W I T H S U B S TA N C E A B U S E ? youRDGP. need immediate relief in thewas aftermath of aby devastating the In 2010, Dr. Greer appointed the ODA president to revise storm? The RDGP also contributes to the Oklahoma Health the outdated program Trust, and by 2012, a new version was registered with Professionals Program which is an outreach program Help is available! The Oklahoma Dental aRelief and the State of Oklahoma. She assembled Board ofDisaster Trustees anddesigned drafted bylaws, to support and monitor medical and allied health Grant Program (RDGP) is a charitable trust established policies, and procedures for adoption by that Board, which governs the professionals throughout Oklahoma who are experiencing to provide aid to dental professionals affected by natural difficulty with abuse. The services provided by program. Greerdisability, was Treasurer from 2013-2021or and continues to serve assubstance a disasters,Dr. physical chemical dependence, other the OHPP are confidential and at no cost. Services include Trustee. hindering conditions. Over the last three years, the RDGP awarded $28,000 in disaster assistance to individuals and
expert consultation and intervention designed to encourage
The RDGP is a charitable entity offers aid toAid dental who, healthcare professionals to seek help for substance abuse dental organizations affected by that severe weather. is professionals and behavioral concerns. If you or someone you know because ofconfidentially misfortune, natural disaster, chemical Whether dependence, physical provided and without remuneration. needs help, please call the 24-hour confidential direct line disability, or otherathindering conditions, arethe not wholly you are affected home or office, contact RDGP to self-sustaining. This (405-601-2536). The RDGP voluntary section on the ODA apply foralso immediate assistance 800-876-8890. program contributes to the Oklahoma Health Professionals Program, dues statement funds the ODA’s contribution to the Health which is an accepts outreachtax-deductible program designed to support and monitor medical andProgram. The RDGP donations from individuals Professionals and dental around the country to provide allied healthorganizations professionalsfrom throughout Oklahoma who struggle with substance aid after devastating destruction caused by tornadoes and Whether you need help or want to provide help, don’t wait! abuse.
other natural disasters across the state. Funds are awarded Contact the RDGP manager today at sfrantz@okda.org to dental professionals who are victimized by the storms. or call 800-876-8890 Additionally, the funds are used for programs like the Tax-deductible donations to the program can be mailed to: Oklahoma Dental Foundation MobileSmiles Program to aid in OK Dentalyet Relief and Disaster Grant reliefRDGP effortsexists in several The toOklahoma award communities. financial aid to Oklahoma dentists relies solely onProgram donations. 317 NE 13th Street The RDGP relies solely onTo contributions from individuals donate, visit okda.org/programs/member-support Oklahoma City, OK 73104 and dental foundations. The donations received help prepare & provide for those Oklahoma dentists and dental foundations in need of resources after destructive storms.
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For grant application and program guidelines, visit okda.org/programs/member-support/
