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Commissioners approve MOU to launch Hands of Hope mobile medical clinic
Summary
Henry County approved a six‑month pilot MOU with Hands of Hope Clinic and Piedmont Henry Hospital to operate a county mobile medical trailer; the county will provide the trailer, hauling, setup and a one‑time $35,000 startup payment from departmental budgeted funds.
The Henry County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a memorandum of understanding allowing Hands of Hope Clinic, in partnership with Piedmont Henry Hospital, to operate a mobile medical clinic using a county‑owned trailer.
Amanda Reeves, director of Community Resources, told the board the initiative will start as a six‑month pilot and that county funds already budgeted in her department will cover a one‑time startup: “The $35,000 start up cost to fund medical personnel and equipment purchases for the actual trailer.” Reeves said Piedmont Henry will provide lab work and diagnostics at no cost to the patient or the county, while Hands of Hope — a nonprofit clinic with more than 20 years in Henry County — will staff the unit and handle referrals for care beyond the mobile clinic’s scope. Reeves said the trailer itself was purchased with opioid remediation funds.
Reeves described a funding plan that anticipates Hands of Hope assuming primary funding through donations and grants after the pilot and said the county will support transportation, setup, Wi‑Fi hotspots and promotion. Commissioners asked about city participation and sponsorship, and Reeves said sponsorship packets have been distributed to cities with the largest packet priced at $30,000. Following discussion, the board approved moving forward with the MOU by voice/hand vote.
