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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Science Hill students complete yearlong Project SEARCH internship
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — After a yearlong internship at Niswonger Children's Hospital, five Science Hill High School students are ready for the workforce. Project SEARCH is a one-year internship program designed for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provides comprehensive training in job and soft skills through complete workplace immersion and personalized job-search assistance. 'We have five students that are graduating this year from Science Hill that have been involved in our first cohort Project Search, and to say what an amazing journey it has been is an understatement; it has truly been amazing to watch these kids grow both professionally and personally,' Tara Chadwell, Johnson City Medical Center associate administrator, said. Second Harvest hosting baby item distribution event During their internship, students learned in various departments, including environmental, food services, child life, and engineering, while also volunteering for additional needs. 'These team members are getting the chance to go through different internships, if you want to call it small sections of time throughout their year of being here at JCMC, that they get to experience all kinds of different departments and learn and grow at the same time,' Chadwell said. Carlos, one of the students, developed important independence skills and even brought home his first paycheck. 'From seeing him in the classroom at Science Hill and then being able to come here and just watch his independence grow, his responsibility grow, and to just watch him gain these employment skills and now to have full-time employment has just been an amazing journey to watch,' Christy Henegar, Science Hill High School assistant principal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Nonprofit offers free dental work to some low-income, uninsured Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A nonprofit is working to connect hundreds of low-income and uninsured Oklahomans to dentists for free dental work. It's changing lives, one tooth at a time. One patient told News 4, after years of only eating soft foods, he can finally sink his teeth into his favorite dishes. LOCAL NEWS: Starting fires to prevent fires, preparing for another round of wildfires 'Fried chicken,' said Tyron Barnes. A trip to the dentist's office isn't always at the top of everyone's list, but it's necessary. That was the case for Barnes. He said his medication caused his teeth to decay over time. He said he only had eight teeth for 12 years. 'I was missing all my uppers,' said Barnes. However, Barnes didn't have insurance. To fix his smile would've been thousands of dollars. Thankfully, he found D-Dent. D-Dent is a nonprofit that provides expensive dental care to veterans, the elderly, the disabled, and people with life-threatening illnesses like cancer. The best part is… '100% free. No cost to the people we help,' said Karen Chadwell, the executive director of D-Dent. Chadwell is at the root of D-Dent. During the program's nearly 40 years, it's been responsible for more than 20,000 smiles and free treatments totaling more than $29 million. Dr. Adam Brewer has helped hundreds of patients, with D-Dent, for about 15 years. 'Giving ten people dentures on the same day, that's fun,' said Dr. Brewer. 'It's ten smiles like Tyron.' Clients can call D-Dent or fill out an application online. To qualify, you must be low-income and uninsured. Then, they'll connect you with a dentist in your area. LOCAL NEWS: Tips on protection against wildfires & potential evacuations 'We try to get you as close as we can to where you live,' said Chadwell. 'They do the work for free and then d-dent pays for any lab bills.' D-Dent does not cover implants. They'll walk you through appointments and questions. Barnes said the process was as smooth as a freshly polished tooth. Best of all, it was painless. 'Don't discount yourself. At least try,' said Barnes. 'When you don't have teeth, it's very noticeable,' said Dr. Brewer. 'When you get them back, then it's like the world sees you again.' The non-profit lives off of grants and donations. They're fundraiser 'BBQ, Boots & Brews' is coming up on April 12th. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
