Mobile Health Clinic Planned at Duncan Rescue Mission

The District 8 Mobile Wellness Unit (MWU) will provide health services to the public at no out-of-pocket cost from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 at Duncan Rescue Mission.

The District 8 MWU offers wellness checks, minor illness treatment, immunizations for children and adults, STI/HIV screenings, sports physicals, as well as health screenings for diabetes, cholesterol and more. Flu vaccines will be available at this event.

The unit, a self-contained clinic on wheels, is an extension of the Stephens County Health Department and is staffed with a team of nurses and a customer assistance representative.

“Our goal is to improve access to health care in our communities,” said Sofia Bruner, District 8 Mobile Unit Coordinating Nurse.

All services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost, no appointment necessary; however, appointments may be made in advance.

In addition to services offered on the unit, MWU staff can provide resource referrals for diabetes management, maternal and prenatal health and early childhood development.

Duncan Rescue Mission is located at 102 N. 5th St., Duncan, OK. For more information, call the Stephens County Health Department at 580-252-0270 or visit Oklahoma.gov/health/mobilewellness to view the MWU’s scheduled stops.

The Stephens County Health Department protects and improves public health through local health and wellness services and strategies focused on preventing disease. Learn more at oklahoma.gov/health/stephens. Follow the Stephens County Health Department on Facebook for event updates and announcements.