The Hamilton County Well being Division has launched two new cell well being items. Their Fb publish says these items are “designed to deliver important healthcare providers on to communities.”
Mayor Weston Wamp made the official announcement on Tuesday, October 22. The aim of the initiative is to offer important and accessible well being care and social providers to packages such because the Girls, Infants and Kids (WIC) program.
“With renewed concentrate on our well being division, we’ve prioritized initiatives that can join younger households and seniors with vital assets for wholesome dwelling,” stated Mayor Weston Wamp. “By assembly residents the place they’re, we be certain that all residents, no matter their ZIP code, have entry to high quality well being care providers.”
One of many items will provide extra basic well being providers:
- Vaccines
- Well being exams
- Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
The opposite is federally funded and devoted particularly to supporting Hamilton County's homeless communities, and can provide important care reminiscent of:
- medical checkups
- Substance abuse counseling
- Connections to social providers
“We’re thrilled to introduce these cell items as a part of our ongoing effort to enhance healthcare entry and outcomes for all residents,” stated Sabrina Novak, Hamilton County Well being Division Administrator. “By bringing providers on to the neighborhood, we are able to higher handle the varied well being wants of our residents and supply crucial help to those that want it most.”
The publish additionally says that the providers can be found to everybody and that nobody might be turned away for not with the ability to pay.
For extra data, go to the Hamilton County Well being Division Web site or contact them at 423-209-8000.