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Health on wheels.

N Paris1, T Porter-O'Grady

  • 1Tim Porter-O'Grady, Inc., Atlanta.

Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)
|October 5, 1994
PubMed
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Saint Joseph's Hospital's Mercy Mobile Health Program delivers essential healthcare to Atlanta's poor and homeless. Despite challenges, the program expanded services, providing over 50,000 care episodes last year.

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Area of Science:

  • Community Health
  • Public Health Initiatives
  • Mobile Healthcare Delivery

Background:

  • Healthcare access remains a significant challenge for underserved populations.
  • Atlanta's homeless and working poor face deteriorating health status.
  • Existing mobile health programs require adaptation to meet evolving needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact and expansion of Saint Joseph's Hospital's Mercy Mobile Health Program.
  • To highlight strategies for serving medically-at-risk, hard-to-reach populations.
  • To showcase collaborative efforts in healthcare delivery for vulnerable groups.

Main Methods:

  • Expansion of services offered by the Mercy Mobile Health Program.
  • Operation of four vans and two mobile clinics, five days and three evenings weekly.

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  • Collaboration with community organizations for donated space.
  • Development of specialized programs like "Street Home" for HIV-infected individuals.

    • Main Results:

    • The program provided over 50,000 episodes of care in the past year.
    • Increased service offerings include primary care, disease prevention, and health promotion.
    • Collaborative programs, such as "Street Home," address specific high-risk populations.

    Conclusions:

    • Mobile health programs are crucial for reaching underserved communities.
    • Addressing complex health needs requires expanded services and inter-organizational collaboration.
    • Sustained efforts and strategic partnerships are vital for improving the health of the poor and homeless.