Georgia State Is Bringing a Mobile Health Clinic to Metro Atlanta Communities

Georgia State University has received $1.35 million in federal funding to launch GSU Health on Wheels, a mobile health clinic that will travel throughout underserved Metro Atlanta communities.

The clinic is designed to bring healthcare directly to people who may have difficulty getting to a traditional doctor's office or clinic. Its focus will include people experiencing homelessness, uninsured young adults, refugee communities and pregnant women at risk for preventable health conditions.

What Will the Clinic Offer?

Once operating, Health on Wheels is expected to serve approximately 50 to 100 people at each clinic event.

Services are expected to include:

• Health screenings
• Vaccinations
• Pregnancy-related health assessments
• Monitoring for conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure
• Infectious disease screening
• Health education

Students and faculty from Georgia State's nursing, nutrition, physical therapy and occupational therapy programs will also participate.

When Will It Start?

The clinic isn't on the road yet.

Georgia State must first purchase and equip the vehicle, hire staff and establish an advisory board and planning committee. The university also plans to partner with healthcare and community organizations throughout Metro Atlanta to bring the clinic into the communities it intends to serve.

Once locations and schedules become available, we'll update this resource with information on where and when residents can access the clinic.

Sources: Georgia State University, WSB-TV