Directly fulfilling its mission to bridge healthcare gaps, the University of Michigan (UM) Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic delivers critical, no-cost medical services directly to communities in need across Mid-Michigan.
The 40-foot RV is handicap accessible and equipped with two patient exam rooms, a bathroom, refrigerator and two workstations. Medical teams provide a wide range of services, including wellness exams, sports physicals, vaccinations and medical and financial resource guidance. The clinic has been instrumental in uncovering serious, dormant conditions and enabling early, lifesaving interventions for conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
“This isn’t a convenience; it’s a necessity for thousands in our community,” said Ann Marie Creed, president, UM Health-Sparrow Lansing. “Our mission is clear: to find the gaps in healthcare and fill them. This clinic is a direct response to the critical needs of all our neighbors, ensuring they are not forgotten.”
The medical unit is designed to reach those who need it most, accepting deployment requests from community organizations and traveling to locations including homeless shelters, senior housing complexes, community centers and medical deserts on a rotating schedule. The program specifically targets populations facing barriers to care, including low-income residents, those uninsured and those in isolated, rural areas.
Funded entirely through philanthropic support, including the Women Working Wonders Mobile Health Endowment, the clinic provides all its comprehensive services free of charge, regardless of a patient’s insurance status or ability to pay. This fundamental commitment removes the primary financial obstacles that often prevent individuals from seeking care. The clinic operates year-round, with future expansion plans focused on broadening its impact.
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