Campaign Overview

Healthcare should come to the people, not the other way around. The Health Initiative launched this capital campaign to purchase and equip a Mobile Health Clinic—a fully-equipped medical unit that will travel to underserved neighborhoods, rural areas, and hard-to-reach communities, removing transportation as a barrier to care.

The Mobile Clinic Vision

A custom-built 40-foot medical vehicle equipped with examination rooms, diagnostic equipment, pharmacy storage, and health education space. It will serve as a complete primary care clinic on wheels, bringing healthcare directly to communities that need it most.

Mobile Clinic Specifications

Medical Capabilities

• 2 fully-equipped examination rooms with privacy curtains
• Digital X-ray and basic imaging
• Point-of-care laboratory testing
• EKG and vital signs monitoring
• Telemedicine capabilities for specialist consultations
• Secure medication storage and dispensing area
• Waiting area with capacity for 6-8 patients
• ADA-accessible lift and wheelchair-accessible interior

Technology & Infrastructure

• Electronic health records system (cloud-based, integrated with main clinic)
• Satellite internet and cellular hotspots for connectivity
• Generator and solar panels for power independence
• Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
• Water tanks and handwashing stations
• Sanitation and waste disposal systems

Staffing (Per Shift)

• 1 Physician or Nurse Practitioner
• 1 Registered Nurse or Medical Assistant
• 1 Community Health Worker
• 1 Driver/Support Staff

Services Offered

• Primary Care: Acute illness treatment, wellness checks, physical exams
• Chronic Disease Management: Diabetes, hypertension, asthma care
• Preventive Services: Immunizations, cancer screenings, health screenings
• Women’s Health: Well-woman exams, prenatal care coordination, breast and cervical cancer screening
• Pediatric Care: Well-child visits, school physicals, immunizations
• Mental Health: Screening, counseling referrals, crisis support
• Medication Assistance: Prescription refills, medication management, assistance programs
• Health Education: One-on-one health coaching, resource distribution

Planned Routes & Schedule

Urban Underserved Neighborhoods (3 days/week)

• Low-income housing developments
• Communities with clinic deserts (no healthcare within 5 miles)
• Partnership sites at community centers, schools, churches

Rural & Remote Areas (2 days/week)

• Small towns with no healthcare facilities
• Agricultural communities
• Rural senior centers

Special Events & Emergency Response (as needed)

• Community health fairs
• School-based health days
• Disaster response and emergency care

Campaign Budget Breakdown

• Mobile Unit Purchase & Customization: $180,000
• Medical Equipment & Technology: $75,000
• Licensing, Permits & Insurance: $15,000
• First Year Operating Costs: $80,000
• Total Campaign Goal: $350,000

How Funds Were Used

• 51% – Mobile clinic vehicle purchase and medical build-out
• 22% – Medical equipment, supplies, and technology
• 23% – First-year staffing and operating costs
• 4% – Licensing, insurance, and permits

Campaign Results: SUCCESSFUL

Goal: $350,000 | Raised: $363,800 (104% of goal)

Through major gifts from foundations and corporations, a community fundraising campaign that reached 850+ donors, and healthcare system partnerships, we exceeded our goal and launched the mobile clinic in September 2023.

Campaign Timeline

• April 2023: Campaign launch
• May 2023: Mobile unit ordered and customization designed
• June-July 2023: Fundraising intensified, major gifts secured
• August 2023: Mobile unit delivered, final equipment installed
• September 2023: Staff training, route planning, soft launch
• October 2023: Grand opening and first community visits

First 6 Months Impact (Oct 2023 – March 2024)

• 1,800+ patients served
• 3,200+ medical visits completed
• 850+ immunizations administered
• 400+ chronic disease management visits
• 12 communities on regular rotation
• 95% patient satisfaction rating
• 80% of patients were uninsured or underinsured
• 45% had not seen a healthcare provider in over 2 years

Patient Stories

“I live 30 miles from the nearest doctor and I don’t drive anymore. When the mobile clinic came to my town, I finally got my blood pressure checked and my medications refilled. It’s a lifesaver.” – Rural senior

“My kids needed their school physicals but I couldn’t take time off work or afford the clinic co-pay. The mobile clinic came right to our neighborhood, and it was free. My kids are now up to date on everything.” – Working parent

Looking Forward

The mobile clinic has been so successful that we’re planning a second unit. We’re raising funds to expand to 5 days per week and serve even more rural and underserved communities. The mobile clinic is proving that when we bring healthcare to people, they will come.