What We Do
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
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Since 2005, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile program (a partnership between the University of Kentucky and RMHC of the Bluegrass) has offered Eastern Kentucky’s children free professional dental services and education aboard a state-of-the-art mobile clinic. Centered in Hazard, KY (Perry County) the Care Mobile cares for underserved children in their own neighborhoods and schools.
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is designed specifically for the purpose of providing quality pediatric dental care and education and includes two patient examinations and professional staff as well as volunteer support.
2009 Impact
Total number of pediatric patients: 1,660
Number of patients diagnosed as “urgent” (pain): 13%
Top Site Locations (Eastern, KY)
1) Perry / Leslie County Head Start programs
2) Perry / Leslie County public elementary schools
3) Give Kids a Smile Day Event (Wal-Mart, Perry Co.)
4) Black Gold Festival