Mobile health unit

Sometimes in life getting health services when things are tough can be a problem. Sometimes the small ills you overlook because of finances can have a long term effect that is impossible to avoid if not handled in a timely fashion. In the spirit of helping people stay healthy, and if there is a need they will assist you in connecting with a permanent medical resource for long term problems, the Middle Tennessee Medical center has put together The Mobile Health Unit with The Hope Clinic and The Guidance Center.

The Hope Clinic works in tandem with the Guidance Center of Murfreesboro and Smyrna to help you have a happier and healthier life. I talked to Kathy Ferrell of MTMC and asked the difference between the Guidance center and The Hope Clinic as they are listed separate. She said The Guidance Center is a mental health resource and The Hope Clinic is for the physical side of your life. I should note that the services from the Hope Clinic and Guidance Center are for all ages, and for the 26th in Smyrna the mobile health unit is for ages 18 and over.

This coming Monday the mobile health unit will be at the Smyrna Library for those who are interested in this resource. The DNJ had the following to say.

SMYRNA — Middle Tennessee Medical Center and Smyrna Library will partner for a community health fair from 8 a.m. to noon Monday at the library, 400 Enon Springs Road W.

Free and open to the public, the fair will feature the hospital's Mobile Health Unit and provide attendees with comprehensive blood work to check for 22 components of bloodwork, including heart, liver and kidney functions. Cholesterol, glucose, iron, sodium and potassium levels will also be checked.

Those planning to participate are asked to fast 10 to 12 hours prior to lab work, with the exception of water. Diabetics should not fast. Confidential results from the health screening will be mailed to participants' home address.

The Hope Clinic and Guidance center has a full schedule planned for the near future.

September
Wednesday, September 26th: Smyrna Public Library
Tuesday, September 27th: LaVergne Middle, 8 – 12 Guidance Center, 1 – 4 Hope Clinic
Wednesday, September 28th: John Pittard, 8 – 12 Guidance Center
Thursday, September 29th: Rock Springs Elementary, 8 – 12 Guidance Center
Friday, September 30th: Bradley Academy, 8 – 3 Hope Clinic

October
Monday, October 3rd – Friday, October 7th: No Mobile Unit, Fall Break
Tuesday, October 11th: LaVergne Middle, 8 – 12 Guidance Center, 1 – 4 Hope Clinic
Wednesday, October 12th: John Pittard, 8 – 12 Guidance Center
Thursday, October 13th: Rock Springs Elementary, 8 – 12 Guidance Center
Friday, October 14th: Bradley Academy, 8 – 3 Hope Clinic
Tuesday, October 18th: Smyrna Middle, 8 – 12 Guidance Center, 1 – 4 Hope Clinic
Wednesday, October 19th: No Mobile Unit, early dismissal for all students
Thursday, October 20th: Eagleville, 8 – 12 Guidance Center
Friday, October 21st: John Pittard, 8 – 3 Hope Clinic
Tuesday, October 25th: LaVergne Middle, 8 – 12 Guidance Center, 1 – 4 Hope Clinic
Wednesday, October 26th: John Pittard, 8 – 12 Guidance Center
Thursday, October 27th: Rock Springs Elementary, 8 – 12 Guidance Center
Friday, October 28th: Bradley Academy, 8 – 3 Hope Clinic

For those with questions the MTMC website has some more information, a local news article written about their program and a video from Channel 4 news, and what the Hope Clinic vehicle looks like from the inside.

A few lines from the MTMC website says it all.

The Mobile Health Unit Collaborative represents a partnership between Middle Tennessee Medical Center, Primary Care & Hope Clinic, and The Guidance Center to bring physical and behavioral health services to our community.
The vision of the collaboration is to eliminate barriers to accessing these services and provide assistance in navigating the healthcare system.

If you have a need please do not hesitate to reach out to this wonderful service.