Welvista

02/20/2026

For 25 years, Smiles for a Lifetime has gone beyond the dental chair to meet children where they are—literally. By removing transportation barriers and supporting families, the program ensures students get the care they need to grow up healthy and confident.

02/18/2026

For 35 years, Welvista’s MAP -Medication Assistance Pharmacy has been committed to changing lives by helping patients access the medications they need. Stories like Sheena’s remind us why this work matters—because behind every prescription is a person, a family, and a future.💙 Thank you to our patients for trusting us, and to our team and partners for making this mission possible.

02/17/2026

💙 Life-Changing Access, Real Impact 💙

Welvista’s MAP -Medication Assistance Pharmacy removes one of the biggest barriers to health—cost. By ensuring patients can receive the medications they need at no cost, MAP helps people follow their treatment plans, improve their health, and focus on healing. This is the kind of impact that truly changes lives.

02/13/2026

Medications & Prevention 💊❤️

Managing heart health doesn’t stop with lifestyle changes—taking prescribed medications and avoiding to***co are key steps, too.

❤️Protect your heart by:
• Taking medications as prescribed for conditions like:
– High cholesterol
– High blood pressure
– Heart failure
– Diabetes
• Quitting smoking, which lowers your risk of heart disease, stroke, and blood clots

💙 Did you know?
Our Medication Assistance Pharmacy may be able to help eligible patients access heart-related medications at no cost.

This American Heart Month, take charge of your heart health—support is available every step of the way.

02/12/2026

Smiles for a Lifetime

02/10/2026

💙 Caring for smiles with experience and heart! 🦷 Dr. Charles Bumgardner, a Columbia native, brings advanced training and a strong commitment to the dental community to every patient he serves. Swipe to learn more about his background—and what he enjoys outside the office. ✨

Smiles for a Lifetime

02/09/2026

Heart Health Basics ❤️ February is American Heart Month, a reminder that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.—but much of it is preventable with a few simple habits.

Ways to keep your heart healthy:
• Stay Active: Aim for 30 minutes of moderate exercise 5 days a week, plus strength training 2 days a week
• Eat heart-smart: Cut back on sodium, added sugars, and saturated fats while eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
• Reduce stress: Practice deep breathing, listen to calming music, and prioritize 7–9 hours of sleep
• See your provider: Routine primary care visits matter
• Know your numbers: Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and weight all play a role

Small steps today can make a big difference for your heart tomorrow. 💙 Be sure to follow our MAP -Medication Assistance Pharmacy page for more healthy tips and information.

02/06/2026

🎥 Leadership. Mission. Impact.

For 35 years, Welvista’s Medication Assistance Pharmacy (MAP) has been dedicated to one powerful purpose: removing cost as a barrier to care. Through strong partnerships with providers across the state, MAP connects eligible patients to the prescription medications they need at no cost—helping them stay on track, improve their health, and focus on what matters most.

Watch as our leadership team shares the heart behind the mission and the impact we’re making together. 💙

02/05/2026

🎥 The Story Behind Smiles for a Lifetime 🎥

Every program has a beginning—and ours started with a simple goal: make sure every child has access to quality dental care. In this video, our leadership shares how Smiles for a Lifetime began, what we do today, and how our work continues to strengthen the communities we serve.

For 25 years, it’s been about more than dental care—it’s been about removing barriers, supporting families, and creating healthier futures, one smile at a time. 🦷💙✨

02/04/2026

For those who are new to our social media pages, in January of 2024, four year old Jackson Lawson visited one of our Smiles for a Lifetime dental centers complaining of a toothache. During his examination, a panoramic x-ray revealed he had significant bone loss in his lower jaw accompanied by an unusual mass.

Jackson was immediately referred to an oral surgeon where that mass was later diagnosed as Rhabdomyosarcoma.

Had it not been for the dedication of our dental staff to perform this x-ray (which is not standard practice for children under the age of 6) it is hard to say how long this cancer may have gone undiscovered.

Jackson finished his year of chemotherapy maintenance in December and earlier this month his scans came back all clear with no evidence of disease! You can follow Jackson's journey on his Facebook Group "JacksonStrong". https://bit.ly/JACKSONSTRONG

Please continue to follow along as we share more stories of how Smiles For A Lifetime impacts the communities we serve.

02/03/2026