A Dentist Volunteers
At the beginning of each school year, Dr. Kenneth KolIman, a pediatric dentist, visits the Family Service Visiting Nurses Association in Collinsviile, Illinois, for initial exams on children. He also does follow-up work throughout the year. He is one of the few dentists in the area who will accept medical cards, and he has seen every Head Start family that has called for an appointment.
Last year, Dr. Kollman donated $750 to the center to be used for the children at Christmas. He also does presentations in schools during the month of February - National Children's Dental Health Month - and has advocated for Head Start in the neighboring communities.
"We feel lucky to have Dr. Kollman in Collinsville," says Deborah Fohr, Center Supervisor. She feels that success at her center comes in many forms - from children, parents, staff, and community representatives - but that a big success story is Dr. Kollman.
If you have questions about the center's dental volunteering program, contact: Deborah Fohr, Center Supervisor, Family Service Visiting Nurses Association, 5 Crestmont Court, Collinsville, IL 62234. (618) 344- 7969.