The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) Anschutz Medical Campus has opened its new CU Heroes Clinic, thanks to a $1 million gift from Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation. In collaboration with the CU Denver Office of Veteran Student Services, the new clinic is providing free dental care for military veterans enrolled in a degree program at the CU Denver or CU Anschutz campus.
Many students who are also veterans do not qualify or receive coverage for dental care when they leave the military, the university noted. The Heroes Clinic will address this gap, providing services that will supplement healthcare provided through the Veterans Health Administration.
"We're working every day to serve our large student veteran population and to be a military-friendly university," stated Patrick Browne, director of veteran student services at CU Denver, in a press release. "The Heroes Clinic is one more way we can ensure our student vets on both campuses have the resources they need to focus on their education."
"These student veterans have given so much to our country that they truly are heroes, who are deserving of a Heroes Clinic established specifically for them," said Kate Paul, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Colorado. "We are honored to work with CU Denver Anschutz to provide this much-needed service."
The clinic opened earlier this semester with limited weekday hours. The clinic plans to expand its hours in the spring, according to the university.
