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This past Saturday, November 16th, MOC had the privilege of being a part of Children Beyond Our Borders (CBOB)’s free community health fair! Our amazing providers and student volunteers provided GYN services to patients. We are so grateful for this partnership and the opportunity to serve the Gainesville community. https://lnkd.in/eFM-pvFq https://lnkd.in/eA887MVJ

Today is National Check Your Meds Day! ? The holidays are coming up and many primary care centers will be closed. Now is the time to make sure you have your medications refills through January. Do not wait until you are all out of meds to get a refill. ? Mark your calendar to speak with your primary care today.

Thanks to our partners at @directrelief, essential medical supplies are making their way to MOC and other organizations across the Southeast in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Thank you for helping us care for our community! https://lnkd.in/ebPAY6DT

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the UF Mobile Outreach Clinic highlights their partnership with UF Health Cancer Center’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement. The team at the Cancer Center can help all eligible women get a mammogram, with or without insurance. To see if you are eligible for a mammogram, please call 352-359-5184. ? Learn more from Jennifer Fieber, M.D., surgical oncologist with UF Health Cancer Center in this video: https://lnkd.in/e7XHehmf

Are you ready for FLU season? ? Today is “Get Ready for FLU Day.” According to the American Lung Association, 5-20% of people in the United States get the flu each year. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus that infects the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue and can also include vomiting and diarrhea. ? Adults 65 and older are at higher risk of severe complications as the result of contracting the flu. Flu season starts in October with peaks in the month of December and February. Vaccines are offered through the health department and local participating pharmacies. Now is the time to get vaccinated. ? To learn more about the flu and to test your prevention knowledge, check out this article: https://lnkd.in/evUhKXer

Two of our MOC staff members represented our clinic in Fort Worth at the Mobile Healthcare Association Conference! Kelly delivered a?presentation on the MOC Care Coordination program, showcasing its unique, volunteer-driven approach that forms the backbone of our patient-centered, SDOH-informed care. Her leadership continues to strengthen this vital program! Meanwhile, Michelle, who co-founded the association's Sexual and Reproductive Health Special Interest Group in 2020, shared valuable insights through powerful presentations on topics like Syphilis surveillance and treatment, IUD insertion, and acquiring free medical supplies from our partners over at Direct Relief. Their work is crucial in improving access to sexual and reproductive health services in mobile health settings. Our team is grateful for the chance to learn, connect, and contribute to advancing mobile healthcare!?

Direct Relief announced over $1.3 million in grants from its Fund for Health Equity to improve maternal health outcomes in underserved areas. The Southern Birth Justice Network and the University of Florida Mobile Outreach Clinic received the funding, made possible by a CVS Health Foundation donation. The Southern Birth Justice Network will use the grant to support marginalized communities and help establish the National Black Midwives Alliance as a nonprofit. The University of Florida Mobile Outreach Clinic will create a perinatal mobile health clinic to serve rural women at high risk of poor birth outcomes, offering comprehensive care and training community health workers. Since 2021, the Fund has provided over $50 million to 163 organizations across the U.S., selected by an advisory council of health leaders. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/dPgPwkkU

"We had an amazing time at the UF Health Urgent Care Center–Eastside Open House this Saturday! ?? This new clinic, located at the intersection of SE 21 Street and Hawthorne Road in Gainesville, is a true community effort, brought to life with support from UF Health,?City of Gainesville, and Alachua County ??" - Post credit UF Health