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HAINES - The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Haines Health Center will host a special Denali KidCare pediatric dental clinic Aug. 11-15.

This special pediatric clinic will feature dental examination appointments on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 11-12, with follow-up treatment taking place later in the week (Aug. 13-15). The clinic is open for children younger than 18 years old who are currently enrolled in the State of Alaska's Denali KidCare program or are on Medicaid. Dr. Lee Steinle will lead the pediatric dental team for this clinic, while Lisa Cone will be the dental hygienist.

Parents and guardians should call SEARHC Haines Health Center at 907-766-6372 to schedule an exam appointment. For more information about SEARHC's Denali KidCare special clinics, contact SEARHC Dental Health systems specialist Cara Land in Juneau at 364-4494, or call the SEARHC Haines Health Center number.

For more information on the Denali KidCare program and eligibility requirements, go to http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dhcs/DenaliKidCare/.