HealthTech August 2, 2021
Mobile clinics across the U.S. close a critical gap by bringing essential healthcare to underserved communities.
On any given day, hundreds of vans and buses roll into the country’s underserved communities.
They park at supermarkets, schools, fairs and other high-traffic areas, welcoming people on board for health screenings, immunizations and education.
An estimated 2,000 mobile clinics serve the U.S., and the number is growing, says Dr. Mollie Williams, executive director of Harvard Medical School’s The Family Van and Mobile Health Map.
“COVID-19 has shined a light on health inequalities, and people are asking themselves, ‘What can we do differently?’” Williams says. “When they learn about mobile health, they see the potential for reaching communities where they live, work and play.”
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