On the road to better health: Phoebe Mobile Wellness Clinics launch rural community service

ALBANY — As part of its commitment to enhance access to quality health care throughout rural communities, Phoebe Putney Health System is launching a new outreach effort through its mobile wellness clinics. Phoebe’s “On the Road to Better Health” campaign will begin a four-city rotation in February, bringing essential health services directly to communities that need them.

“I’m new to Phoebe, but this kind of investment in programs to take services directly to the people and improve access to care is exactly what attracted me to Phoebe. Community outreach is important, and I want people to see those efforts as a hallmark of our outstanding network of providers at Phoebe Physicians,” Dr. Estrellita Redmon, president of Phoebe Physicians, the health system’s network of around 350 physicians and advanced practice providers, said.

Phoebe’s mobile wellness clinics truly are well-equipped doctors’ offices on wheels that can help bridge the gap for people in rural communities who may not have easy access to health care. The mobile clinics provide a range of vital health services, including:

General health checkups and screenings;

Vaccinations;

Blood pressure and diabetes monitoring;

Health education and wellness advice.

“We believe everyone deserves access to quality health care, regardless of where they live,” Matthew Robertson, Phoebe Physicians chief administrative officer, said. “Our ‘On the Road to Better Health’ initiative will help nurture healthier and more vibrant communities.

“When people see one of our mobile clinics rolling into their town, we want them to see it as a beacon of hope and health.”

The clinics will operate on a rotating monthly schedule, visiting Dollar Tree or Dollar General stores in the following cities:

Montezuma — first and third Monday

Pelham — second and fourth Tuesday

Cuthbert — first and third Wednesday

Cordele — second and fourth Thursday

“We encourage residents to take advantage of these services,” Redmon said. “Your health is our priority, and we want to ensure that quality health care is never out of reach.”

For exact locations and more information about “On the Road to Better Health,” visit www.phoebehealth.com/mobile-wellness.

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