Bringing Care Where It’s Needed Most
Bringing Care Where It’s Needed Most Supporting & Funding Mobile Health Clinics for Moms and Babies Access to quality health care shouldn’t depend on a ZIP code. That’s why mobile health clinics are transforming how and where care is delivered. Mobile clinics that focus on pre-, peri- and postnatal care bring essential primary and preventive […]
How the Rural Health Transformation Program helps Mobile Clinics Expand Access
How the Rural Health Transformation Program Helps Mobile Clinics Expand Access According to Senator Josh Hawley, “We’ve got 35 hospitals in Missouri that have fewer than 25 beds. They just feel that they’re at the breaking point.” To offset any negative impact on rural hospitals, the Rural Hospital Stabilization Fund of $50 billion is to […]
Why does ADA Accessibility Matter in Mobile Health Clinics?
Why does ADA Accessibility Matter in Mobile Health Clinics? Accessibility is often a critical component of mobile healthcare, not just a design choice. For individuals with disabilities, mobile clinics can offer the same access to essential health services as traditional, fixed clinics. Whenever possible, ADA designs should be incorporated into your plans to ensure […]
Why Mobile Healthcare Clinics Are a Perfect Fit for University and College Health Programs
Why Mobile Healthcare Clinics Are a Perfect Fit for University and College Health Programs University healthcare systems and colleges are increasingly leveraging mobile health clinics as an effective tool to expand access to medical care in their communities. These mobile units, operated by or affiliated with academic institutions, bring vital healthcare to underserved urban […]
Essential Attributes When Considering Mobile Health: A Guide for Hospitals – Part 2
Essential Attributes When Considering Mobile Health: A Guide for Hospitals – Part 2 Of the approximately 3,000 mobile health clinics nationwide, it’s estimated that over half are operated by hospital systems, universities, or health networks. These clinics deliver over 10 million patient visits annually, serving as a critical extension of hospital services and helping to […]
How Mobile Health Clinics Can Serve Your Community’s Needs: A Guide for Hospitals – Part 1
How Mobile Health Clinics Can Serve Your Community’s Needs: A Guide for Hospitals — Part 1 A single community can have multiple healthcare needs within various population groups. There are maternal and infant health requirements for both urban and rural women, as well as preventive and dental care needs for school-age children. Every community […]
Bridging the Gap in Healthcare Access for Native Americans
Bridging the Gap in Healthcare Access for Native Americans In 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that 2.7 million people identified solely as American Indian or Alaska Native, while 6.3 million identified as Native American or in combination with one or more other races. The Native American population has experienced notable growth in recent […]
Mobile Occupational Health for Industrial Athletes
Mobile Occupational Health for Industrial Athletes “Industrial athletes” are workers in physically demanding jobs who, like sports athletes, require endurance, strength, and must manage the physical demands of their work. People who work in fields from construction to manufacturing, mining to healthcare, commercial vehicle drivers to furniture movers, perform strenuous tasks and face a higher risk […]
Health & Safety for Firefighters, Police and EMS with Mobile Health Clinics
Health & Safety for Firefighters, Police and EMS with Mobile Health Clinics In communities across the United States, more than one million firefighters—half of whom are volunteers—risk their lives every day to keep us safe. Firefighters, police, and EMS are on the frontlines. But how do they stay safe? Firefighting is an incredibly […]
Hospitals Use Mobile Health Clinics for Disaster Response
With most mobile health clinics owned and operated by hospitals, a significant number of them provide emergency care in the event of a disaster. The vast majority of mobile health clinics are operated by hospitals or similar medical institutions. The market for MHCs is projected to reach a global valuation of USD 6.7 billion by […]