Mobile Medic Hits the Road - Makes Services More Accessible in Burlington and Atlantic Counties

SJFMC now has two mobile medical vehicles that will move around Burlington and Atlantic Counties to provide primary health and dental services to area residents. The new mobile units were toured by elected officials, agency representatives, patients and others during “open houses” held in during the week of January 16, 2006 in Burlington and Atlantic Counties.

The “Mobile Medic”, equipped with a reception area, private patient exam rooms, and dental operatories, is staffed by licensed and board certified clinicians and support staff. The Mobile Medic travels to senior citizen housing complexes, schools, colleges, farms with seasonal farm workers, and other areas where access to primary health care is limited. (See below for sites new you).

“As rich and densely populated as New Jersey is overall, there are many areas in South Jersey counties where the absence of public transportation limits the ability of many residents to access comprehensive health care”, says Linda Flake, President and CEO of SJFMC. “We have met with municipal officials, school nurses, farm owners, faith-based organizations and other area leaders to develop a schedule for the placement of the Mobile Medic”, says Flake. “We are pleased with the response and we now have locations in both Atlantic and Burlington Counties scheduled for our services”, continued Flake“.

Inside the mobile medicTo meet the demand and unprecedented growth in patients at Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, particularly those who are uninsured and/or who live in rural areas, SJFMC has opened new primary health care facilities in Atlantic City and Pemberton, and will soon open a new health care center in Burlington City.

Other SJFMC centers in Hammonton and Pleasantville are being expanded to accommodate patient growth and space needs to add mammography, dental services and administrative support. A new site is being renovated in Burlington City and will open before July, 2006 Services provided by the “Mobile Medic” include general primary care for adults and children, health screenings, glucose testing, blood pressure checks, dental screens and emergency dental care.

Health education for to prevent or control chronic diseases is a primary focus for all patients registered at SJFMC. All patients are routinely screened for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol and anemia. New health programs and collaboratives for diabetes and asthma prevention, control and education are provided in the mobile units.

The mobile units are licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.