On March 13, 2025, ҹɫÍõ³¯-Carolinas proudly launched a new Mobile Medical Unit, a state-of-the-art clinic on wheels designed to bring essential healthcare services to medically underserved and rural communities in Upstate South Carolina. The unveiling took place during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the ҹɫÍõ³¯-Carolinas campus with a crowd of over a hundred onlookers including local officials, healthcare partners, and ҹɫÍõ³¯ leadership.
For years, ҹɫÍõ³¯-Carolinas has been committed to improving access to healthcare in rural areas through its mobile medical program, which provides primary care, health screenings, chronic disease management, vaccinations, and preventive health education to communities facing significant barriers to medical services. The new unit replaces the aging mobile clinic and allows for expanded outreach efforts in Spartanburg and Cherokee counties.
A Lifeline for Rural Communities
The Upstate region of South Carolina experiences a critical shortage of healthcare providers, particularly in rural areas where transportation, financial limitations, and a lack of nearby medical facilities prevent residents from receiving timely care. By deploying the mobile medical unit for weekly clinics and quarterly medical mission trips, ҹɫÍõ³¯-Carolinas ensures that more patients receive the care they need without the burden of travel.
The new unit is equipped with:
- Two private exam rooms for patient consultations.
- A waiting area and onboard restroom for patient convenience.
- Advanced medical equipment to support diagnostic and preventive care.
- ADA accessibility features, including a wheelchair lift.
- Improved mobility to reach more remote areas without requiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Expanding Community Impact
Through partnerships with St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic, the Free Medical Clinic of Cherokee County, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), AccessHealth Spartanburg, and Welvista, the mobile unit extends the reach of critical health services to patients who may otherwise go without care.
ҹɫÍõ³¯-Carolinas’ mobile outreach has already made a significant impact, including:
- 1,386 vaccines administered through mobile clinics.
- 300+ individuals screened and treated for STIs.
- 2100+ meals provided in partnership with community organizations.
- 1000+ patients seen in recent medical mission trips.
