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During the 2008-09 legislative session, NJDHA was involved in 71 bills. Of these 71 bills, NJDHA took the following positions: Monitored (26), Supported (44), and Opposed (1).
As a result of NJDHA’s diligent efforts, the following bills that we supported were signed into law: CLICK HERE to read
As for the new legislative session, we have already seen 40 bills introduced that we have an interest in. With an aggressive legislative agenda planned by NJDHA, we should expect a busy 2010-2011 session.
Community Service: Fighting Oral Cancer
NJDHA will be participating in an Oral Cancer walk in the spring. Dates, times and locations are being set and will be reported as soon as available. In the meantime, get your sneakers out and get ready to fight this horrible disease!
ADHA Event: District II Meeting
Saturday June 5- Sunday June 6, 2010 at the DoubleTree in Mahwah NJ
Want to know what’s new with ADHA? Come to this meeting! District II (NJ, PA, CT, & NY) Delegates to ADHA’s House of Delegates meeting will gather to review issues from the past year and prepare for the coming year. All members are welcome to attend – watch for registrations to be posted.
Working with NJDA: 2010 Garden State Dental Conference & Expo
Friday, June 11- Sunday, June 13, 2010, at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City
NJDHA’s liaison to NJDA regarding this event is Tracy Marsh. She reports that there will be a variety of fun events including exhibits and receptions. NJDHA sponsors four courses at this annual event, as well as sharing sponsorship with NJDAA of the
Educators’ Meeting & Luncheon. Further info can be found on the NJDA website www.njda.org
Community Service : Homeless Shelter Oral Health Education Project
This project provided education and personal care products to five homeless shelters in New Jersey during October, November, and December. NJDHA once again partnered with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) Children’s Oral Health Program. A full report will be available soon, but in the meantime – start collecting for Fall 2010’s project. Be sure to donate products to any component meeting or to the Garden State Conference.
Contact with any NJDHA leader can be made through the Executive Director in NJDHA Central Office.
NJDHA Central Office
2 Danbury Court
Marlton NJ 08053
856-236-6968 phone
856-985-0702 fax
executivedirector@njdha.org
