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2025 Health Access Heroes

The 2025 Health Access Heroes represent the myriad ways we can take action to increase access to health care and optimal health outcomes for people with the greatest needs and fewest resources.

Health Access Hero Awards - Individual Recognition

Dr. Douglas Cross

Dental Director, EXCELth, Inc.

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Rashida Ferdinand

Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Sankofa Community Development Corporation

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Nancy Gaudet

Founder, Type One Families

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Dr. Scott Miller

Founder, Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center (AHCDC)

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Dr. Brad Smith

Medical Director, Mission of Mercy Arizona

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Joshua Williams

Founder, Joshua's Heart Foundation

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Health Access Hero Awards Grant Recipients

Bay Area Community Health

Location: California
Grant amount: $100,000

Learn about Bay Area

Breakthrough T1D

Location: California
Grant amount: $50,000

Learn about Breakthrough T1D

Independence Gardens

Location: Texas
Grant amount: $25,000

Learn about Independence Gardens

The Health Wagon

Location: Florida
Grant amount: $50,000

Learn about The Health Wagon

Karis Community Health

Location: Tennessee
Grant amount: $100,000

Learn about Karis Community Health

Maine Community Integration

Location: Maine
Grant amount: $25,000

Learn about Maine Community Integration

Monitor My Health

Location: Connecticut
Grant amount: $50,000

Learn about Monitor My Health

Neighborhood Services Organization

Location: Oklahoma
Grant amount: $100,000

Learn about NSO

Oceana Community Health

Location: Florida
Grant amount: $25,000

Learn about Oceana Community Health

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PREVENTISTRY PULSE

The newsletter designed for anyone who wants to improve oral health for themselves, their families, customers or communities.