Rural Michigan residents who can't make it to a health care clinic need not worry. The health clinic is coming to them. Funded by a $500,000 grant,
the Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University is rolling out its "39-foot motor home that will serve rural Michigan
residents by providing access to high-quality health care and
preventative health education through community outreach efforts," reports the Midland Daily News.
Called Mobile Health Central, the motor home will act as an extension of the college's
Carls Center for Clinical Care and
Education, "which serves more than 8,000 patients each year in the Health
Professions building on CMU’s Mount Pleasant campus," the News writes. "The goal is to
improve health and quality of life by reaching into communities through
local partnerships and collaborations to address gaps in access to
health care services."
"The cost of the services provided will be similar to what a patient
would pay if visiting the Carls Center on CMU’s campus; however, it is
hoped that free services could be provided through sponsors or
investors. Many insurances are accepted," the News writes. "While not uncommon in the field of medicine, the Mobile Health Central
vehicle is unique to a college campus, CMU stated. Equipped with medical
necessities such as exam tables, sinks and a soundproof booth for
hearing testing, it will provide additional training opportunities for
CMU health professions students and interdisciplinary partnership
opportunities in health care research across campus." (
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