Grant and Awards Submissions 2024
Each year, we acknowledge the outstanding contributions of individuals and/or organizations that make an impact in our mobile healthcare community and awards a grant to an organization with connectivity needs. The awardees for the grant and awards will be presented during the 20th Annual Mobile Health Clinics Conference.
Applicants must be members in good standing with Mobile Healthcare Association. Submissions must be sent electronically in Word format to Angie Schlanger at aschlanger@mobilehca.org by their respective due dates (see details below).
The Jerry McLarty Connectivity Grant
The Jerry McLarty Connectivity Grant
(This grant is being provided by West Network and Peplink.)
Connectivity on a mobile clinic can be a challenging process – from maintaining the security of confidential patient information to managing the challenges in rural as well as urban settings.
Proper connectivity allows for increased output, access to EHR, the opportunity for transmitting data, and the option of telemedicine.
Submission Details: Please outline the services that are provided, or that will be, and the demographic served by the mobile program. Explain specifically how the connectivity would be used to expand the effectiveness and reach of the program. Provide details on how this resource would change the program's level of impact.
Grant recipient will receive:
- MBX (4 SIM card) connectivity package (click here for MBX description)
- all requisite antennas
- on-site set up
- follow up support for one (1) year is included
Submissions must be sent electronically in Word format to Angie Schlanger at aschlanger@mobilehca.org by Monday, June 3, 2024.
Send any questions to Angie Schlanger at aschlanger@mobilehca.org.
Mobile Health Clinics Innovation Award
The Innovation Award showcases an individual who has made significant, innovative contributions to their program and the mobile healthcare sector.
Submission Details: Submit a description in less than 500 words as to why the nominee is deserving of this honor. The nominee should demonstrate a dedication to the field of mobile healthcare. Describe the innovation(s) that the person has created and/or implemented within their program or for the sector at large.
Submissions must be sent electronically in Word format to Angie Schlanger at aschlanger@mobilehca.org by Monday, June 3, 2024.
Send any questions to aschlanger@mobilehca.org.
Jim Goodwin Drive Excellence Award
In honor of Jim Goodwin, nominate a driver from your program to receive complimentary registration and hotel stay (up to three nights) to the 20th Annual Mobile Clinics Conference (travel costs are not included).
Submission Details: Submit a description in 500 words or less on how this nominee goes above and beyond the performance of their duties as a mobile health vehicle driver through safe operation as well as commitment to the mobile
program and the community it serves. This individual must be of personal character beyond reproach with no disqualifying past behavior, as indicated in the award criteria.
Criteria - Nominees must have:
- Nominees should represent the values of integrity and commitment.
- No safety-related driving suspensions or violations in the past three years.
- Mobile Healthcare Association members in good standing (with dues paid in full to date) are invited to submit a nomination (of themselves or another Mobile Healthcare Association member).
Submissions must be sent electronically in Word format to Angie Schlanger at aschlanger@mobilehca.org by Monday, May 6, 2024.
Send any questions to aschlanger@mobilehca.org.