KEYWORDS:
Partnerships, Collaboration, Commitment, Community, Data, Immunization, Funding, Underserved

BACKGROUND:
In 1997 a a mobile health van project was launched in order increase immunization levels and to diminish healthcare disparities in the community of Danbury, CT.

OBJECTIVE(S):
1. Overview of the service
2. Present data on number of visits, immunizations, referrals
3. Funding
4. Staffing

METHOD(S):
Describe the evolution of the mobile clinic over the past four years. Address the importance of enlisting the support of the community and funding issues.

RESULT(S):
Since 1997 there 8,084 total visits (1,870 adult and 6,214 pediatric). Immunization data and referrals to permanent medical providers will be presented. Visits continue to increase but due to funding and staffing difficulties the program has not expanded.

CONCLUSIONS(S):
The mobile health van has been well accepted as a health care provider in the community. The school system in particular has come to rely on the service for immunizing children who have no provider. Positive TB screenings are immediately referred for evaluation and treatment. Funding and community support continues to be an area that needs more attention.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Describe the process implementing a mobile health clinic and the impact on the health of the community.