[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 173 (Monday, November 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1115]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING DR. JENNIFER BLACK AS IOWAN OF THE WEEK

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                           HON. CYNTHIA AXNE

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 7, 2022

  Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, I rise to name Dr. Jennifer Black as lowan 
of the week. Through her work with All Care Health Center in Council 
Bluffs, Jennifer has committed to providing quality dental services to 
underserved communities.
  Jennifer is a lifelong Iowan, who was born and raised in Council 
Bluffs. She attended Lewis Central High School, and then graduated from 
the University of Iowa's College of Dentistry. Following her 
graduation, Jennifer practiced dentistry in Red Oak where she served 
rural lowans who often face challenges accessing care.
  Jennifer then moved with her husband back to her hometown of Council 
Bluffs, joining the staff at All Care Health Center where she has been 
for the past 4 years. All Care is a community health center that has 
been serving the Council Bluffs area for over 25 years, and they 
particularly focus on removing barriers to quality care for those with 
the greatest need. One of the elements that stands out about All Care's 
dental program led by Jennifer is that All Care is one of the few 
providers in the area that accept Iowa Medicaid, which many vulnerable 
Iowans are enrolled in.
  While joining the All Care team as a staff dentist. she became the 
organization's dental director following the onset of the COVID-19 
pandemic providing leadership at a tenuous time. Jennifer ensured her 
team had PPE and put other protocols into effect to reduce the spread 
of the virus, while maintaining the availability of services for those 
in need. Jennifer's team at All Care provided critical time-sensitive 
dental care to patients, who otherwise may have had very limited 
options to receive their care. While Jennifer is now the Dental 
Director, she continues to also see and care for All Care patients 
directly.
  All Care Health Center in Council Bluffs has helped ensure vulnerable 
populations receive the attention and care they need. As part of the 
All Care team, Jennifer has demonstrated her clear commitment to doing 
the most for those in need. I am proud to honor Dr. Jennifer Black from 
All Care as Iowan of the Week.

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