New and Exciting
2015 Reader's Choice Lagniappe Awards
DR. BALDY WON A NAPPIE! Thank you all so much for the nomination and the votes, and most of all thank you for trusting us with the care of your child's oral health. We had such a great time at the awards ceremony, we hope to be back next year!
Angels Walk Among Us
Going
to the Dentist for many of us can trigger major anxiety. Likewise,
adults with special needs often become very apprehensive and fearful
when it is time for the dreaded routine dental visit. This has always
been a challenge for those of us who work in Support Services at
Volunteers of America Southeast. Volunteers of America is committed to
ensuring that all individuals we serve receive the highest quality
healthcare, including dental care. However, this can be quite a feat
when the individuals are reluctant to go to the dentist. That is why it
was such a blessing when Dr. Maureen Baldy came into our lives.
Dr.
Baldy is a certified pediatric dentist in Mobile. In addition to
providing excellent dental care to children, she has graciously expanded
her practice to serve the dental needs of adults with intellectual
disabilities. She not only provides quality dental care, she goes above
and beyond to make the experience a pleasant one.
Dr. Baldy's
kind, gentle nature and compassionate demeanour helps calm the most
apprehensive patient. In addition to providing excellent dental care to
Volunteers of America's service recipients, she has embraced them with
friendship. She remembers their birthdays and surprises them with
special gifts. She knew one individual we support was a big "Dukes of
Hazard" fan and she searched the internet until she found a replica of
the Duke boy's "General Lee" car. He was so excited! Another example of
Dr. Baldy's exceptional kindness was when we recently took a lady we
serve to her office and had some difficulty getting her extra-wide
wheelchair in the door. When we accompanied her back two weeks later for
her follow-up appointment, Dr. Baldy had remodeled her office and
widened the exterior door and put in a new ramp and a special parking
space.
Dr. Baldy and her charismatic staff have created a climate
of serenity and trust. Many of the individuals who used to avoid going
to the dentist now look forward to their dental visit with Dr. Baldy!
Thank You Dr. Baldy for all you do. You truly epitomize Volunteers of America's motto, "there are no limits to caring"!