MCHD Mobile Medical Clinic
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Description of the Organization
MCHD is a primary clinic serving all of the indigent, underserved and uninsured of Montgomery County. A new mobile health van was delivered in late December 2001 and began service in early 2002. |
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| Contact: | John Hodges, EMT-P |
| Address: | P.O. Box 478
Conroe, TX 77305 |
| Phone: | 936-537-9243
1-800-937-6243 |
| Fax: | 936-537-9244 |
| E-Mail: | [email protected] |
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Languages Spoken :
| English
Spanish |
Services:
| Routine Medical Care (colds, coughs, flu, rashes, allergies)
Minor Procedures (sutures, wound care)
Gynecological Problems (Pap Smears, Well Woman Exams)
Adult & Pediatric Immunizations
Routine Lab Work
Pregnancy Testing
EKG
School Athletic Physicals |
| Schedule: | M-T - 8:30AM-6:30PM; F-8:30AM-12:30PM |
| Lab Testing For: | Routine Lab Work |
Education About:
| Diabetes
Hypertension
Health and Wellness |
| Types of Medical Referrals: | Medical and Specialty |
Patient Assistance:
| Case Management |
| Staff: | Doctor, Paramedic, LVN |
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Further Information About this Unit:
The MCHD Mobile Van sees approximately 20-30 patients per day. They continue to meet the needs of the underserved of Montgomery County as it rapidly continues to grow. The patient base has grown at least 75-100 percent every year since inception. The MCHD mobile unit is projected to see almost 5000 patients in 2002. Last year, they assisted in the mass meningitis vaccinations in Montgomery County. A total of 85,000 vaccines were given over a three week period in early spring of last year.
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| Area Served: | Montgomery County |
| Population Served: | The medically underserved of Montgomery County. |
| Age Group: | All Ages |
| Ethnicity: | Multi-Ethnic |
| Frequency of Service: | Mon.- Fri. |
| Estimated Clients served annually: | 3500 + |
| Months Unit Operates: | Year Round |
| How long they have operated: | 2 years |
| Fee: | MCHD Public Assistance, Self Pay |
| Collaborates with others: | Yes |
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