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VCU School of Nursing outlines mobile health program, cites low local participation and plans to expand with a van
Summary
VCU School of Nursing’s mobile health and wellness program described its HRSA-funded services in Lawrenceville, reported low participation to date, and requested assistance promoting clinics and possible use of the county conference center; a van is expected in January to enable greater outreach.
Jackie Daniel, a nurse practitioner with the VCU School of Nursing, briefed the board on the mobile health and wellness program that has operated in Brunswick County for roughly 18 months under HRSA funding. Daniel described services — health education, blood pressure and blood-sugar checks, a vision program providing free eyeglasses for eligible participants, and partnerships with local organizations such as Feed More and the Lake Country Area Agency on Aging.
Daniel said the program has had limited attendance at its current Tabernacle of Zion Church site and sometimes saw only one or two participants on a given day. "On days that Feedmore is there and Lake Country Area Agency on Aging is there, we do make more contacts," she said, and added that the program’s most-attended days had been three to four participants. She said VCU has been waiting nearly two years for a mobile van and expects delivery in January, with the program operational next summer in a fully mobile capacity.
The presenter asked the board for help promoting the program, for referral options from county partners and for possible use of the Brunswick County Conference Center for clinics when needed. Board members suggested options for outreach and noted the program’s potential to fill gaps in care for older residents.
