At 10:14 a.m. at Cactus Creek Hotel, Aburi, Sadia pressed a hand to her jaw and whispered that chewing had become “a negotiation.” By noon, she’d had a screening, pain relief advice she could act on, and a follow‑up path. That arc—uncertainty to plan—played out again and again at the Ariel's City Escape Women’s Wellness Retreat.

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Why it matters

In Greater Accra and the hill communities beyond, preventive dental care is too easy to postpone—until pain forces the issue. Beaver Foundation joined the retreat to make prevention the default: quick screenings, practical guidance, and referrals where needed. Our mission is simple—remove friction so women can protect their health with confidence.

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On the ground

The Ariel's Haven team gathered women for a 3-Day wellness retreat that treated oral health as a core part of whole‑person care. Our Beaver Foundation clinicians set up an indoor consult station and adapted fast when the room’s lighting wasn’t ideal—phone torches came out, protocols stayed tight, and care continued. We ran focused oral exams, answered questions, and offered immediate, actionable guidance on brushing, flossing with locally available tools, and spotting early warning signs.
Two attendees presented risk factors that required more than a pop‑up station could safely deliver. Rather than pushing beyond scope, our team made urgent referrals to our partner, St. Michael Specialist Hospital (SMSH) and documented clear next steps. The vibe was warm, practical, and calm: short queues, real conversations, and women leaving with tangible next actions.

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Voices from the day

“Thank you for the free screening—this made it easy to finally get checked.” — Ethel, attendee

“Let’s make this regular for our women. The education alone is a game‑changer.” — Akusika, organiser

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By the Numbers

20+ women engaged at the retreat
10 free oral screenings completed
2 urgent referrals issued to SMSH
1 strong partnership: Ariel's Haven × Beaver Foundation

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What’s next

We’ve saved contact details for attendees who need follow‑up and will check that both urgent referrals are fulfilled. For the broader group, we’ll share a brief “Home Dental Kit” guide (2‑minute read) and invite anyone with lingering questions to book a screening at Beaver Health. We’re also exploring a quarterly, women‑focused preventive clinic with Ariel's Haven to keep momentum high in Aburi and beyond.

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Call to action

Book a Screening at Beaver Health— If you’ve been putting off a check‑up, now’s the moment. Quick visit, clear answers, a plan you can trust.

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Credits

In partnership with Ariel's Haven at the Ariel's City Escape Women’s Wellness Retreat (Cactus Creek Hotel, Aburi).