Mobile Outreach Clinic
In an effort to increase veterans’ access to care at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, the Chief of Staff’s office sought to add a mobile clinic to its ranks.
The process took approximately 18 months and the MOC was unveiled to the community at Congressman Bilirakis’ Military Day and Veterans’ Resource Fair August 29, 2009.
The MOC’s target audience is veterans living in Hillsborough, Hernando, Polk and Pasco counties. This roving clinic has three private exam rooms, a diesel generator, four air conditioners, a bathroom, two wheelchair lifts and so many other “extras.”
In addition to providing health care services and enrollment, the MOC gives the hospital the capability of assisting the community in disaster response.
If a hurricane hits Tampa Bay, or if a national-level disaster occurs, JAHVH staff can drive the Mobile Outreach Clinic into the affected area, turn the generators on, put the satellite dish up and log on to the computerized electronic records system immediately.
The Chief of Staff’s Office is happy to schedule the Mobile Outreach Clinic at your event. Community organizations are invited to e-mail VHATAMmobileoutreachclinic@va.gov for scheduling. Please give a minimum of four week’s notice for your event. All events will be evaluated for approval through the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Chief of Staff.
Please include the following information in your request:
- Type of service requested
- Date of event
- Location (with numerical address)
- Name and phone number of event point of contact and property manager
- Target audience (projected numbers of attendees if possible)
For questions, call (813) 690-0235.
Mission: Honor America’s veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Vision: To be a patient-centered integrated health care organization for veterans providing excellent health care, research and education; an organization where people choose to work; an active community partner; and a backup for national emergencies.
Values: Trust, Respect, Excellence, Compassion, Commitment
Download the printable brochure here.
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