Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in response to the Justice Department announcement that it plans to phase out the use of private prisons: “I applaud the Justice Department’s decision to end its use of private prisons. The recent Justice Department Inspector General findings highlights the safety and efficiency problems common … READ MORE
Setting detention goals for immigrants is a waste of taxpayer dollars THE Northwest Detention Center is a large, privately operated detention facility in the Tacoma Tideflats that has been in the news a lot this past year. Despite multiple hunger strikes, public protests and the introduction of federal legislation to address issues at the … READ MORE
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Welcome back to school for the many Washington state children who return to the classroom this week and next! #DYK that poor oral health can affect a child's learning? Dental pain can impact school attendance, behavior and self-esteem - not to mention sleep patterns, nutrition and child's ability to thrive. #teethmatter
Fluoride is found in many places, including rocks, soil and groundwater. Community water fluoridation provides the right balance of fluoride to our public drinking water to help protect teeth against cavity-causing germs. #teethmatter
Thanks to the caring and professional staff, community health centers promote health equity by providing culturally competent and compassionate care for all who walk through their doors. That includes more than 1.2 million Washington state residents each year. #ValueCHCs #NHCW2021
Health care providers and clinic staff, patients, funders, health care advocates, community leaders, and state, federal and local agencies and organizations work together to support community health centers and ensure they continue to deliver quality care that meets the needs of the community. #ValueCHCs #NHCW2021
Community health centers are rooted in communities, providing competent, compassionate and high-quality care that meets the needs of the patients who rely on CHCs for their medical, behavioral health and oral health care needs. #ValueCHCs #NHCW2021 #teethmatter
Social factors like income, education, housing, access to healthy foods and discrimination can influence overall health as much as health insurance coverage and behavior. Community health centers recognize that, taking approaches that support ways to address social determinants of health. #ValueCHCs #NHCW2021
August 8-14 is National Health Center Week. Community Health Centers increase access to timely primary care, playing an important role in reducing costly, avoidable emergency department visits and hospital stays and advancing health equity. #ValueCHCs #NHCW21
Water fluoridation benefits everyone in the community by strengthening teeth against cavity-causing germs. But adding the right balance of fluoride is especially beneficial for our lower income and underserved neighbors who disproportionately face barriers to access preventive oral health care and timely dental treatments. #teethmatter
Happy 56th birthday #Medicaid and #Medicare. Washington state is fortunate that its Medicaid program, Apple Health, provides dental coverage for both children and adults. But it's not necessarily the same situation for adults in other parts of the US. It's time for national #Medicaid and #Medicare policy to recognize that oral health IS health and dental coverage IS health coverage. #Medicaid56 #teethmatter
The temperature is climbing again. Don't forget to drink water (an added bonus if it is fluoridated water) to quench thirst and stay hydrated. #teethmatter
Washington state will experience some of the highest temperatures recorded in the coming days. Please remember to #choosewater - fluoridated water is best - as a sugar-free way to remain hydrated, refreshed and cool. #teethmatter
You're not healthy without a healthy mouth. Poor oral health can impact diabetes, heart health and other chronic conditions. It's time to return the mouth to the body and recognize that oral health IS health and that dental coverage IS health coverage. #teethmatter http://ow.ly/iquH50F7FT9
Water fluoridation benefits people of all ages and income levels. But #DYK that older adults today are retaining more of their original teeth than in previous generations thanks in large part to water fluoridation and advances in dental care? #teethmatter
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) announced the successful inclusion of $8,148,000 million in the FY 2022 House appropriations bills for ten community projects in the 9th District. “I am thrilled the House appropriations bills includes funding for the ten projects I submitted that will help address growing inequities and underinvestment in our communities,” said Rep. Adam … READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) announced the successful inclusion of $20 million in funding for eleven transportation-related projects in the Ninth District as part of the INVEST in America Act that passed the House today. “I am proud to have secured funding for eleven transportation projects in the Ninth District in the INVEST in America Act,” said … READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) submitted Community Project Funding requests to the House Committee on Appropriations for consideration in the FY 2022 appropriations bill. Each Representative may request funding for up to ten projects in their community for fiscal year 2022. “I am proud to submit requests for these ten critical projects in Washington’s … READ MORE
