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Wounded Veterans Relief Fund Leads Statewide Effort To

Provide Dental Care To Veterans In Florida

Driven by their mission to WVRF Executive Director and Army Veteran Michael
improve veteran dental care Durkee said the low VA dental care statistic is a critical
throughout the state of Florida, concern, as poor oral health can lead to a range of serious
the Wounded Veterans Relief health and mental issues, placing more burdens on our
Fund (WVRF) is the first military members who already face challenges when
nonprofit in the state to lead transitioning back to civilian life.
the statewide effort to offer The connection between poor dental hygiene and
free critical dental care to mental health issues is evident. According to the
veterans who are unable to afford dental care and do not American Academy of Family Physicians, 60 percent of
have access to care through the United States Department veterans with mental health conditions have fair to poor
of Veterans Affairs (VA) or private insurance. oral health, with 33 percent finding it difficult to eat
According to the VA, only 15 percent of veterans Before After due to dental issues. Poor oral health affects veterans’
receive VA dental care, which places veterans into overall health, including their mental health. According
benefits classes based on military service history and receive comprehensive dental care. Only veterans who to the VA, up to 50 percent of veterans returning from
current health and living situations. Specific benefits are 100 percent disabled or sustained an oral injury while
are assigned to each class, meaning not all veterans may serving are given dental care at the VA. Wounded Veterans Relief Fund on page 3
KOOL 105.5 Radio Hosts Mo And Sally

Attend Wine Tasting At Doris Italian Market & Bakery

Morning drive hosts Sally Sevareid and Mo Foster of
KOOL 105.5’s “The Mo & Sally Morning Show” were
among the guests that attended Wine Night at Doris Italian
Market & Bakery in North Palm Beach.
Guests had the opportunity to taste more than 100
wines from around the world during the after-hours
in-store event. Representatives from wine distribution
companies were at tables throughout the Italian market
and bakery to pour samples and educate guests about
different wine regions, flavor profiles, food pairings and
more. Attendees also enjoyed samples of artisan cheeses
and a full gourmet buffet of authentic Italian cuisine,
followed by cannoli cake for dessert. Keith Rivero of Breakthru
Carlos Avila of Luneau Beverage Group, left, with Erin Correa, Lindsay
KOOL 105.5 Radio on page 4 USA, John Alfano John Alfano Floresta Sumer and Dan Shaw
FPL’s Manatee Lagoon Invites Families

To Explore, Learn And Enjoy Fun Summer Programming

Free Activities And Experiences celebrate Florida’s favorite marine mammal and encourage are either brand-new
Inspire Visitors To Discover And fun family time. This summer, visitors can enjoy educational or back by popular
programming, arts and crafts, interactive simulations, outdoor
demand, including:
Learn About Florida Manatees games and new exhibits. • Play, stretch
“At Manatee Lagoon, our goal is to create an interactive, and enjoy the fresh
Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center is now entertaining and educational environment to inspire air: Upon arrival at
®
offering a mix of indoor and outdoor summer activities that people to preserve and protect Florida’s ecosystems,” said Manatee Lagoon,
Zack Greenberg, leader at visitors will discover
Manatee Lagoon. “There’s new outdoor games
something for everyone, like cornhole, tic-tac-
and rain or shine, visitors toe and Connect 4 for the entire family. Adults can work
can expect to have fun while on the mind, body and spirit every Tuesday and Thursday
learning about manatees in at 5:45 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m. with yoga classes led
the wild and what they can by certified instructors, taking place outside against the
do to help protect them.” calming backdrop of Lake Worth Lagoon for a low cost
This summer, the facility of $5 per person, per class.
offers visitors a variety of
exhibits and programs that FPL’s Manatee Lagoon on page 2