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HILLSDALE – Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency joined My Community Dental Centers (MCDC) to celebrate the one year anniversary of the reopening of the MCDC-Hillsdale Clinic on October 17th.
In the past year, the center has served 4,000 patients, improving the community’s access to dental care services that were lost when the center closed in April 2021.
Through partnership with the Hillsdale County Community Foundation, Hillsdale Hospital, Hillsdale County Human Services Network, BHSJ CHA and MCDC, financial support was provided to create an incentive package to attract a dentist, which allowed the center to reopen in 20 Care Drive.
Dr. Jelani Holliday serves as the clinic’s dentist and has personal experience with growing up in an underserved area.
“My experiences, along with my time here at MCDC, have made me a passionate advocate for practicing dentistry in underserved areas,” said Holliday. “Growing up in rural Georgia, I saw dental buses that provided vital care to my community, including myself, I saw similar access issues in Michigan that motivated me to address these disparities. It is my mission to make a difference, within communities like the one I grew up in, and I am fueled by my unwavering belief in helping people. I am very honored to be here at Hillsdale and celebrating this milestone with my team.”
For more than a decade, MCDC has worked in collaboration with the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency to bring access to dental care to those within Hillsdale County.
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“Dental health is an important part of an individual’s overall health. As an agency, we are committed to finding ways to improve access to care within our communities,” said Rebecca Burns, chief health officer. “Dr. Holliday and the team at MCDC’s Hillsdale Clinic are committed to providing quality dental care to this community. . We are delighted with the support and leadership of our partners in attracting talented dental professionals. It is wonderful to participate in the celebration of this historic moment.”
