Tioga County recently announced the Regional Economic Development Council awards. Over $1.6 million will fund seven projects specifically in Tioga County.
Among the awarded projects is $300,000 for the expansion of the Tioga Mobile Dental Program. These funds will purchase a new mobile dental vehicle, allowing for additional service sites in the County.
Tioga County Legislative Chair, Martha Sauerbrey, stated, “The current mobile dental trailer addresses the unmet dental needs of Tioga County. After 14 years, the current trailer has served its purpose and is identified as needing replacement.”
Since 2003, the Tioga Mobile Dental Program has served over 10,000 Tioga County residents. Tioga County children and adults are seen at various sites throughout the County including schools and community centers.
Other sources of funding for the new mobile dental vehicle include the Appalachian Regional Commission and Floyd Hooker Foundation. It is planned that the new mobile dental vehicle will hit the streets of Tioga County early 2019.
For more information, contact Sue Medina, deputy director of Public Health, at (607) 687-8603.
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