Mobile Health Services Bus
Huguley's Mobile Health Services Bus provides complete examinations and other healthcare services throughout Southeast Tarrant and Johnson counties.
The Mobile Health Services Bus provides services to those unable to access healthcare due to a lack of transportation or adequate financial resources. Would you like to help support these services?
Overseen by a physician, the Mobile Health Services Bus is staffed by a licensed paramedic, a registered nurse practitioner, varied allied health professionals and volunteers.
Monthly locations:
- Town Square in Alvarado, 100 S. Spears St.
1st Tuesday of the month, 9-11:30 am, 12:30-3:00 pm
- Burleson First Baptist Church, 317 West Ellison Street
1st Wednesday of the month, 9-11:30 am, 12:30-3 pm
- Fort Worth, Gambrell St. Baptist Church, 1616 W. Gambrell St.
1st Thursday of the month, 9-11:30 am, 12:30-3 pm
- Town Square in Alvarado, 100 S. Spears St.
2nd Monday of the month, 9-11:30 am, 12:30-3 pm
- Joshua Junction, corner of Hwy 174 & 917
2nd Tuesday of the month, 9-11:30 am, 12:30-3 pm
- St. Matthew Presbyterian Church, 380 NW Tarrant Ave, Burleson
2nd Wednesday of the month, 9-11:30 am, 12:30-3 pm
- Operation Blessing, 105 George Street, Cleburne
2nd Thursday of the month, 10-12:00 pm, 1-3 pm
- Harvest House, 349 NW Renfro Street, Burleson
3rd Monday of the month, 9-11:30 am, 12:30-3 pm
- Fieldstreet Baptist Church in Cleburne, 306 N. Field Street
3rd Wednesday of the month, 10-12:00 pm, 1-3 pm
- Additional locations TBA
The Mobile Health Services Bus provides services to those who have difficulty accessing health care due to lack of transportation or health insurance. The registered nurse practitioner provides a wide range of screenings, immunizations and check-ups for only $30 per visit. Cash, check and most credit cards are accepted.
Current Services and Activities provided by the Mobile Health Services Bus include:
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Athletic physicals
Blood pressure screening
Childhood/adult immunizations
Cholesterol screening
Diabetes checks
Electrocardiogram (EKG) Testing
Fecal occult blood tests (FOBT)
Flu and Pneumonia shots
Hepatitis A & B immunizations
Lab work
Minor acute illness care
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Osteoporosis screening
PAP & Pelvic exams
Pregnancy testing
Prostate screening
Skin cancer screening
STD Screening
Tetanus Shots
Thin Prep Tests
Vision screening
Well child/adult physicals
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Osteoporosis Screening: Based on an individual's risk factors for osteoporosis our Mobile Unit staff can determine whether an individual should be screened using our Apollo DXA which utilizes advanced Peripheral DXA technology. It's a low-cost, non-invasive, and painless procedure that takes less than 30 seconds to perform. The densitometer measures bone mineral density (BMD) at the heel.
Cholesterol Screening: Low-cost cholesterol screenings are available at each of our Mobile Unit locations. Screening tests include: Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL: Total Cholesterol ratio, VLDL, and Triglycerides. Testing requires a 12 hour fast. Black coffee or water only during fast.
Health Fairs: Huguley's Mobile Health Services participates in some of Tarrant and Johnson counties largest health fairs. The health fairs involve many medical providers and services; the mobile unit can provide EKG's, spinal screening, vision, hearing, blood pressure, skin cancer screenings, prostate exams, breast exams, cholesterol, height or weight and low-cost screenings for osteoporosis, cholesterol and diabetes. Education is also a large aspect of each and everything the mobile unit participates in.
First Aid Station: For a low fee the mobile unit is available to provide first aid to local events. The unit has provided services for the Main Street Arts Fest, Camp Aurora (juvenile diabetes camp with Cook Children's hospital and the American Diabetes Association), Day Camp with the American Red Cross, October Fest and Pioneer Days in Fort Worth, Good Life Days and the Pony League girls fast and slow pitch softball tournament in Burleson and Operation Graduation in Crowley. Last year the mobile unit served over 800,000 people in this capacity.
Flu & Pneumonia Shots:
Huguley Hospital provides low cost flu and pneumonia shots each year during October and November. Last year the unit gave over 7,000 immunizations against flu and pneumonia. Check back on our online calendar in Mid-October to see where we will be giving shots.
Immunizations: The Mobile Unit gives childhood immunizations through the Vaccine for Children initiative and the Fort Worth Public Health Department to children ages 0 to 18. Immunizations are given at health fairs, monthly community location sites and local schools or almost anytime the mobile unit is available.
Athletic Physicals: The months of April, May, August and September are times when Athletes are required to have a physical and Huguley's Mobile Unit responds by setting up at the school to provide these services during school. Parents can be assured their child gets the same care you would get at your physician's office, without taking off from work.
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See recommendations from the Advisory Committee of the CDC (Center for Disease Control) regarding flu shots. |