Dr. Dawn Rockwell and her son, Dr. Eric Rockwell, recently joined the Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh initiative, volunteering to provide free dental care to underserved members of the community.
Held on Nov. 1 and 2 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, the annual event offers health care to those unable to access it on a regular basis.
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh, launched in 2017 by A Call to Care, Inc., is driven by a mission to bridge healthcare gaps for individuals without insurance or financial means. Each year, a coalition of healthcare professionals, local volunteers and community supporters comes together to make this event possible.
This year’s clinic delivered essential services, including dental cleanings, extractions, fillings, as well as vision and hearing screenings, reaching hundreds of individuals who otherwise might have gone without care. According to event organizers, demand was overwhelming, with patients lining up the night before and the clinic reaching capacity by mid-afternoon on the first day.
Dawn Rockwell, a dentist with over 30 years of experience, co-founded Rockwell Dentistry in Hamilton and Middletown, New Jersey, with a focus on patient-centered care. An alumna of Temple University, where she earned her doctorate of dental medicine, Rockwell completed a residency at Jersey Shore Medical Center, honing her skills in advanced restorative procedures. Eric Rockwell is a recent dental graduate.
“Volunteering at Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh was a reminder of how crucial it is for healthcare professionals to give back,” Dawn Rockwell said. “Seeing so many individuals who rely on this event for their healthcare needs made me even more committed to the cause of accessible health services for all.”
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