June 2021
Illini/Springfield/Peoria Component
Summer is Action-Packed with Continuing Education and Networking Opportunities!
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Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATE
Dentist and Dental Hygienist Education Event
HPV Dental Webinar
Wednesday, July 21st at 7pm

Join the Illini/Springfield/Peoria Component as we host the part II webinar on HPV. No need to worry if you missed part I, this will be valuable information for all! Our guest speaker is Dr. Petruzelli, an OSF Healthcare provider. Dr. Petruzelli's specialty is in otolaryngology and he serves the Peoria area.

Keep an eye out for a formal invitation and webinar Zoom link!
IDHA
Outreach
Our IDHA leadership team has been working hard to build legislative relationships and advance the PHDH scope of practice! Here are some updates:

  • Laura Baus, our legislative chair, has been working closely with HyPAC (Illinois Dental Hygienists Political Action Committee) and Jan Starr, our lobbyist, to work on increasing our coalition partners.

  • June 22, 2021: HyPAC funded Laura Baus and Laura Scully to attend "Taco Tuesday", a fundraiser held by Rep Mah.

  • June 24, 2021: Kim Fasula and IDHA President, Sherri Foran, golfed in Senator Melinda Bush's annual golf outing. Senator Melinda Bush supports the SB 2561 Bill.

  • SB2561 would allow PHDHs in Illinois to work in skilled nursing facilities. The previous hearing went very well! We are expecting the bill to pass in Spring of 2022.
Upcoming Meetings

  • The next EC meeting will be July 8th at 7pm. The EC meeting notes will be in the August newsletter. Please email our component at peoriaspringfieldidha@gmail.com to share any concerns you may have.




Do you have any upcoming events or fundraisers you would like us to promote and share? Have you provided any volunteer services? Let us know! We are happy to promote and share the hard work of our members in our monthly newsletters!


HAVE A SAFE AND WONDERFUL 4TH OF JULY!