The Mobile Health Unit travels across Staten Island, visiting housing projects, senior centers, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, shopping centers, post offices, parks, churches, synagogues and
elementary schools.

Health History Questionnaires are administered at these sites by members of the VNASI clinical staff. After screening and testing, individuals who are found to be at risk are referred to physicians or local clinics.

Videos on various health topics such as nutrition, medication administration, and self esteem are presented; counseling and information about maintaining good health practices is provided, and women are offered the opportunity to learn the self breast examination.

The Mobile Health Unit also facilitates the success of the VNASI Community Flu/Pneumonia Prevention Campaign, providing free or low cost flu and pneumonia immunizations to more than 6,000 individuals.

VNASI MOBILE HEALTH UNIT GOALS

To identify through screening activities indicators of impending health problems such as hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

To provide parents with information on effective parenting, child abuse prevention, good nutrition and child development.

To educate people of all ages on the dangers of substance abuse and smoking.

To alert people to the need for early cancer screening.

To educate people about the importance of proper nutrition and diet and its effect on their health.

To provide information and referral for entitlement services such as Medicaid and food stamps.

To make people aware of diseases that require immediate attention and intervention such as Lyme Disease, Tuberculosis and HIV.

To educate people about the need for regular medical and dental checkups.

To refer people for medical, mental health and social services and to assist them in gaining access to these services.

Current Events for Mobile Health Unit Clinics

Date/Time     and     Locations                                  Screening Events