Roper St. Francis Launches Mobile Clinic to Expand Healthcare Access in Rural Lowcountry
Roper St. Francis Healthcare has introduced a new mobile healthcare unit, named 'Mobile Care for You,' to deliver medical, dental, and supportive services to residents across seven Lowcountry counties in the U.S. The nearly 40-foot clinic is equipped with two exam rooms, lab space, a patient intake area, and a wheelchair lift. It will provide primary care, health screenings, vaccinations, HIV services, STI testing, and preventive dental care. The initiative aims to address significant access challenges, particularly in rural areas of Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Williamsburg, Colleton, Georgetown, and Horry counties. Dr. Tawana Philpott Brown, program director of the Roper St. Francis Health Services Center, emphasized that the unit was created to overcome barriers to healthcare access, ensuring that geographical location does not dictate an individual's ability to achieve optimal health. This program aligns with Roper St. Francis's 2030 Strategic Plan to optimize its footprint and expand access to qu...
