Wonju Public Health Center Receives Minister's Commendation for Community Oral Health Project

Selected as an 'Excellent Local Government' in the 2024 Oral Health Project Evaluation

Wonju Public Health Center in Gangwon Province was selected as an excellent local government in the Ministry of Health and Welfare's 2024 oral health project detailed and implementation plan evaluation, and received the Minister's Commendation for meritorious service in community oral health projects.

Wonju Public Health Center was selected as an excellent local government in the Ministry of Health and Welfare's 2024 oral health project detailed and implementation plan evaluation and received the Minister's Commendation for meritorious service in community oral health projects. Provided by Wonju City

The community oral health project evaluation, hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and organized by the Korea Health Promotion Institute, has been conducted annually since 2017 for all basic local governments nationwide. The evaluation selects outstanding local governments that have contributed to improving the oral health of local residents, and aims to vitalize oral health projects by discovering and spreading best practices.

In this year's evaluation, Wonju Public Health Center was highly recognized for operating customized oral health programs tailored to each stage of life, from infants and young children to people with disabilities and the elderly, in cooperation with related organizations such as the Wonju District Dental Association.

In particular, it was the only institution in the province to be selected for the 'Pilot Project for Pediatric Dental Home Services under National Health Insurance,' and its efforts and achievements in providing continuous oral health management services from childhood were acknowledged.

Lim Youngok, Director of the Public Health Center, stated, "With this achievement as a stepping stone, we will promote a greater variety of programs to improve community oral health," adding, "We will continue to do our best to create an environment that supports healthy lives for our residents."

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