Bringing Smiles to School: Celebrating Tooth Taxi During National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a nationwide campaign led by the American Dental Association to raise awareness about the importance of children’s oral health. The campaign focuses on […]
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Meeting the Moment: How the Rural Health Transformation Program Is Fueling the Next Era of Mobile Healthcare
The Rural Health Transformation Program RHTP is no longer a future promise. It is now being implemented, funded and operationalized in states across the country. And for mobile healthcare that […]
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Empowering Mobile Health Programs Through Data, Evaluation, and Impact
Mobile Healthcare Association proudly celebrates the achievements of the 2024 Strengthening & Sustaining Mobile Healthcare Grant Program awardees.
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Mobile Healthcare Association Announces Don Blanchon as Interim Executive Director
Mobile Healthcare Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Blanchon as Interim Executive Director. Don brings more than three decades of executive leadership experience in healthcare delivery, financing, and strategic business planning, as […]
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Mobile Healthcare Association Announces Leadership Transition
Mobile Healthcare Association today announced that, after more than a decade of dedicated leadership, Elizabeth Wallace is stepping down as Executive Director.
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Beyond Barriers: Making a Real Difference in the Diabetes Community
Living with type 1 diabetes is a journey, and having the right support can make all the difference. That’s where Beyond Type 1, a fantastic global non-profit, comes in. We […]
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Honoring Innovation and Impact at the 21st Annual Mobile Health Clinics Conference
The 21st Annual Mobile Health Clinics Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, held from September 13 to 16, 2025, brought together healthcare professionals, innovators, and advocates under the theme “Empowering Change: Shaping […]
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Seeing Success: How Eye Thrive Helps Kids Start the School Year with Confidence
The first weeks of school set the tone for the entire year. New teachers, new friends, new routines, and for thousands of students in the Greater St. Louis region, a […]
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A Booklet, A Community, A Change: Fighting Health Disparities Together
In Sonoma County, California, uninsured Latino patients face an uphill battle managing chronic illnesses like hypertension and diabetes. Language barriers, limited resources, and culturally disconnected health materials have left many […]
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In Her Words: Margarett’s Reflections on Leadership, Legacy, and Black Excellence
As we honor Juneteenth and the rich legacy of Black excellence this month, we are proud to spotlight Margarett Williams — a cherished former colleague, mentor, and advocate within our Mobile Healthcare […]
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Celebrating UBGA’s Love for Mexico and Their Mission to Bring Healthcare Where It’s Needed Most
This Cinco de Mayo, Mobile Healthcare Association is proud to spotlight Un Buen Grupo de Amigos (UBGA), a remarkable member organization making a meaningful difference in Puebla, Mexico.
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Mobile Healthcare Association Awarded Innovation Grant to Advance Equitable Diabetes Care
We’re proud to announce that Mobile HealthCare Association has been selected as a 2025 Beyond Barriers Innovation Grant recipient by Beyond Type 1! This exciting recognition includes funding support for organizations delivering creative, mobile-first solutions […]
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Unlocking the Power of Connectivity: Apply for the Jerry McLarty Connectivity Grant
In today’s mobile healthcare landscape, connectivity isn’t just convenient—it’s critical. That’s why we’re proud to once again offer the Jerry McLarty Connectivity Grant at this year’s conference. Thanks to the continued generosity of Peplink and West […]
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Building Bridges Through Mobile Healthcare: Michele and Rosa’s Journey to Mexico
The Mobile Health Clinics Conference is more than just an annual gathering—it’s a catalyst for lasting partnerships and global outreach. For Michele Rigsby Pauley and Rosa Alcala, connections made at […]
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Honoring Black History Month: Stories of Strength, Leadership, and Service
This Black History Month, Mobile Healthcare Association celebrates the rich legacy of Black leaders who have made an indelible impact on healthcare, justice, and community service. As we reflect on […]
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Mobile Healthcare Association Receives a Grant from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity to Launch New Educational Program**
St Louis, MO – February 18, 2025 – Mobile Healthcare Association is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $200,000 grant from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity to support […]
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On the Front Lines of Disaster: How Mobile Healthcare Teams Provide Hope and Healing
Sometimes, a good cry is necessary. Rosa Alcala, a dedicated mobile healthcare provider from AltaMed, sits in her car for ten minutes, allowing herself to release the emotional weight of […]
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Safety Grant Results: Strengthening & Sustaining Mobile Healthcare through Safety Initiatives
Mobile Healthcare Association is pleased to share the results of the 2023 Strengthening & Sustaining Mobile Healthcare Grant Program. This unique grant opportunity, inspired by feedback from our members, was designed to […]
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Celebrating Excellence: Honoring the 2024 Award and Grant Winners at the Mobile Health Clinics Conference
As we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Mobile Health Clinics Conference, held in Fort Worth, Texas from September 7-10, 2024, we reflect on two decades of progress and innovation […]
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🌍💉 Celebrating National Immunization Awareness Month: The Vital Role of Mobile Clinics 🚐
At Mobile Healthcare Association, our vision is a world in which all people have equitable access to quality healthcare. As we observe National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) this August, we’re […]
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Celebrating a Decade with Mobile Healthcare Association: Reflections from Elizabeth Wallace
As I celebrate my 10th anniversary as the Executive Director of Mobile Healthcare Association, I am filled with gratitude and pride. This decade has been a remarkable journey, and I’d […]
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Making History Now: Dr. Nancy Oriol’s Impact on Mobile Healthcare
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, there are individuals who stand out as pioneers, shaping the future of medicine and making history in the process. One such trailblazer is Dr. […]
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Biden-Harris Administration’s ARPA-H Launches PARADIGM Program to Improve Rural Health Outcomes
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) launched the PARADIGM program to tackle President Biden’s Unity Agenda priorities by driving breakthroughs to improve health outcomes for all Americans.
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Striving for Equity: Riding to Success with Mobile Health
The Leon Lowenstein Foundation (LLF) is a family foundation established in 1941 with a focus on health, education, and the environment. In 2019, LLF adopted a new focus area for […]
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An Equity-Focused Approach to Improving Access to COVID-19 Vaccination Using Mobile Health Clinics
This article describes the implementation of an equity-focused strategy to increase the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among communities of color and in traditionally underserved geographic areas using mobile health clinics (MHCs).
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North Carolina health experts talk about ways to improve rural medicine across the state
This past Tuesday, the North Carolina Healthcare Association had rural health experts speak about how their hospitals and health systems in rural North Carolina are reimagining health care to ensure […]
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Mobile Healthcare Association Expanding Resources For Mobile Clinics
Mobile Healthcare Association announced today the launch of their new website, a key milestone in its capacity building initiative made possible with grant funding from The Leon Lowenstein Foundation.
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The Case for Mobile Healthcare
In this report, we explore how mobile clinics support the business objectives of healthcare organizations. By understanding how healthcare leaders view mobile health programs and their impact on the organization’s bottom line, we can mobile clinics can sustain or expand their efforts to deliver healthcare to underserved communities.
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Mobile Health Clinics May Reduce Disparities in Care, Help Companies Reach Business Objectives
Mobile health clinics can help healthcare organizations achieve their business objectives and reduce disparities in care, according to a report. Insurers and other payers can benefit by providing care for people who otherwise would not receive treatments.
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Report: Mobile Health Clinics Can Improve the Bottom Line
The use of mobile clinics is a cost-effective way for health systems to build trust and support in underserved communities, according to a new report. Benefits also include stimulating value-based care programs, expanding market reach and improving organizational culture.
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Mobile Clinics Can Address Health Equity and Cut Costs
Advocates for mobile clinics say they can help improve patient care and cut costs. If healthcare systems can address health needs in underserved communities with mobile clinics, then they can reduce the odds that some of those patients may end up in the hospitals for lengthy and costly stays.
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Care is Coming — On Wheels
President Joe Biden this week signed a bill into law — dubbed the MOBILE Health Care Act — from Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), which would allow federally qualified health centers funded by Medicare and Medicaid to offer mobile health care clinics.
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