HealthLink Dental Clinic in Southampton, and Heroic Gardens in Jenkintown, have partnered in select areas to provide their free health and wellness services to low-income military veterans in Bucks and Montgomery counties who meet the organizations’ simple qualification guidelines.
“Our goal is to work together and provide important services to area veterans who may otherwise go without them,” said Raquel Braemer, HealthLink’s executive director. “Although we work independently to serve our own visions and missions, there are areas where sharing resources, contacts and capabilities makes great sense. We think this will help both of us assure better awareness and best program coverage and outcomes moving forward.”
“We are always looking for more and better ways to extend our reach and service our patient base,” said Rick James, vice president of HealthLink’s board of directors. “Partnering is a proven strategy for nonprofits that will maximize both organizations’ capabilities.”
The two organizations see veterans as a primary audience and both want veterans to be fully aware of the organizations’ interest in providing a full range of free health and wellness services.
Heroic Gardens’ focus is connecting U.S. military veterans with plants and nature. The organization collaborates with veterans in their own homes to transform backyards and grow plants indoors. This is aimed at reducing stress, increasing confidence and improving overall mental health. Visit heroicgardens.org or call 267-627-4493 for more information.
HealthLink is dedicated to providing free dental services to the same qualified veteran base, as well as to low-income adults age 18 and over living in Bucks and Montgomery counties. Services include oral examinations, X-rays, dental hygiene treatments, extractions, root canals, and patient education programs and materials. Visit healthlinkdental.org or call 215-364-4247 for more information.
