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Goderich Signal Star, 2011-12-14, Page 40!tai -Star • Wednesday, December 14, 2011 and of Health wants more families to have free dental care I U eon County Board of s asking the province to the number of families use the Healthy Smiles �rugram ogratn gives free dental to children who are 17 1 under from families who do not have dental coverage and earn less than $20,000 a year (Adjusted Family Net Income): The program is offered through the Huron County Health Unit and local dentists. Me health unit works with the Social Services department at the County to help residents usiness through the application process. Medical Officer_of health, Dr. Nancy Cameron, says they would like to see the,province increase tate income level to $30,000 so more families living with lower incomes can qualify. They also are asking the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care to expand the pro- gram's services to include parents of children who qualify. Cameron says while over 80 Huron County children have had. free dental services so far, they would like to see more families have access. "Dental health is important � Professions. to overall health. We want to see more residents be able to get these services free.' The Board is writing a letter to the province to advocate for the changes. Several health units in the province have written similar letters, CAII CANDICE TODAY & BOOK YOUR SPOT! 524-2614 PURSER'S PUTTY DRYWALL ODERICH 1'14,.*it -r- bp.railiJ ' 1r1 Knockdown Ceilings NAHUEL PAINTING Residential & Commercial Interior & Exterior "rel: 519-522-2187 1-877-565-5817 .1t)R(;E'. 1'ARf'.JO GODERICH ELECTRIC LIMITED Rex Johnston ECRA/ESA 17003360 Master lac. 0 6003510 FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS 360 John St Call Goderich 524-2889 NTA 483 Fax 524-7407 GRANT GNAY Certified General Accountant Accounting & Tax Services 133 South St: Goderich 524-51.13 PROIY'S ELEcTRIC • Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Agricultural Master MA6006%8 ECRA/ESA 7004869 Full Wined Guaranteed wbtic LAKESIDE 519-524-1740 DRAULICS SE DEPOT i•to�wemu•� w & High Pressure Hydro +t. Hose iusttial Hose its • OtAck Couping caw* & Equipment Win HouSe & OrtSite C Iqi,rpd FIRE & SAFETY 4,4s ke PRODUL. -440-0640 560 Mooney St , Gociersch i NG A DIASTER RESTORATION t, Tile & Grout Cleaning Ipholstery Cleaning )d & Fire Restoration Cas Kevin today tor an osmate at IIMIOINCV MVO= ($1$).0244440 la ALL HURON COUNTY iii for more information on ho we can benefit you or your business please. contact 519 440 7000 Advertise Your Business or Service Here! Call 524-2614 TODAY! • For all your Elecficd needs • Residential • Commercial �'. LARGE OR SMALL, WE 0O 1T Mil P.O. Box 13. Goderich, ON ONE: 5195249385 RAM, RENTAL CENTRE Oori t Psi For G rnm :ks VNr Take the Dirt With Us act Cleaning MA1a MIS MID Bock sho. of Art's landsca in ,i fe 524-4646 • Snow, Removal •Salting •Fencing Sulk & Bag Sand *Disability *Critical Illness [NSURANCE Phil Paquette CFPQ° Insurance Advisor indee Insurance Agency Ltd. 79 Hamilton St., Goderkb 524-6030 DU N DE EWEALTH� len Centre Oft Certificates AMailaandsgapingsLa Authorized Echo Dealer Sales and service i24-2645 F7/77A1/7/A Betusette St. E., Galati& • Asphalt Shingles • Roof Leaks • Soffit • Fascia *Painting • Drywalling Free Estimates Rob - IS -624-0$4g • III DUNBAR IfT' HIGGINS Property Maintenance .& Repair Lawn & Garden Care • Repairs & Maintenance • Handyman Services Sheds • Home Organization • Exterior Cleaning • Snow Removal l-bne► and Cottage Mote Higgims (l') 511.3244227 ditiainsfliturantetpp.ca •