Presbyterian Hospital Community Care Cruiser Adds Steele Creek A.M.E. Zion Church to its Route

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Mobile Health Clinic Extends Care to Southwestern Part of County

Charlotte, N.C. -- Since 2007, the Presbyterian Hospital Community Care Cruiser has provided care to thousands of youth in need across Mecklenburg, Union and Rowan Counties.  Beginning Tuesday, January 11, the Cruiser - a doctor’s office on wheels - will make monthly visits to Steele Creek A.M.E. Zion Church at 1500 Shopton Rd. so that youth in the southwestern part of Mecklenburg County can gain access to health services they need.

This new site will take the place of the Nations Ford Community Church location on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.  “We’re beyond excited to see the positive impact the Cruiser will have on the health of youth in our community,” said Reverend Elvin Sadler of Steele Creek A.M.E. Zion. “We’re glad to partner with Presbyterian to make care accessible.”

The Cruiser’s team of medical professionals will provide services such as:

• Developmental screenings
• Disease diagnosis
• Primary care
• Well-child check ups
• Immunizations
• Pregnancy testing
• Preventive education
• Community resource referrals

Services will be offered between the hours of 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 3 p.m. to youth ages 0-17 who are accompanied by an adult (with the exception of services for immunizations, pregnancy or behavioral health concerns).

The Cruiser will visit the following locations on a rotating basis: