The Hamilton County Health Department has launched two new mobile health units. Their Facebook post says these units are “designed to bring essential healthcare services directly to communities.”
Mayor Weston Wamp made the official announcement on Tuesday, October 22. The initiative’s focus is to bring essential, accessible healthcare and social services to programs such as the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program.
“With a renewed focus on our health department, we have prioritized initiatives that will connect young families and senior citizens with important resources for healthy living,” said Mayor Weston Wamp. “By meeting citizens where they are, we are ensuring that every resident—regardless of zip code—has access to quality healthcare services.”
One of the units will offer more general health services:
- Vaccinations
- Health screenings
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing
The other is federally funded and is specifically dedicated to supporting Hamilton County’s homeless communities, and will offer essential care such as:
- Medical checkups
- Substance abuse counseling
- Connections to social services
“We are thrilled to introduce these mobile units as part of our ongoing effort to improve healthcare access and outcomes for all residents,” said Sabrina Novak, Hamilton County Health Department Administrator. “By bringing services directly to the community, we can better address the diverse health needs of our residents and provide critical support to those who need it most.”
The post also says services are available to everyone, and no one will be turned away due to inability to pay.
For more information, visit the Hamilton County Health Department’s website or contact them at 423-209-8000.