| Shalom Mobile Health Ministry
| | | | Description of the Organization
Shalom Mobile Health Ministry, Inc. is a faith-based 501c(3) nonprofit organization initiated by The United Methodist Church in 1997 to provide healthcare to the uninsured, underserved and undocumented. The main focus of the ministry is to provide primary healthcare for all members of the family, without a specific focus on any age group. The coach operates 12 months a year, Monday through Thursday, serving Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, Montgomery, and Fort Bend counties. Shalom collaborates with The Methodist Hospital Laboratory Service, The Rose, MD Anderson Mobile Mammography, Healthcare for the Homeless, Vaccines for Children, Immunization Coalition, San Jose Clinic, and Habitat for Humanity to provide services to over 4,000 clients of all ages each year. Shalom Mobile Health is also a teaching facility for Texas Women's University.
Mission Statement
"Bringing Healthcare to the Underserved"
Shalom Mobile Health Ministry recognizes that good health improves the quality of life and thus seeks to bring healthcare to the underserved. Knowing that healthcare leads to stronger families, healthier employees and communities, and lower healthcare costs, Shalom Mobile Health Ministry is committed to:
- Bringing accessible primary healthcare guided by the belief that all people are children of God.
- Enlisting highly skilled, caring and committed professionals, congregational and community volunteers.
- Endeavoring to work in partnership with other organizations to maximize resources.
- Creating an environment that affirms and enriches the lives of the staff, volunteers and people we serve.
- Funding the program through collective resources, i.e. churches, charitable foundations and other like-minded organizations.
- Mentoring and encouraging other communities by being a resource.
| | 77004, 77012, 77016, 77017, 77020, 77023, 77034,
77055, 77061, 77071, 77081, 77091, 77093, 77355,
77373, 77380, 77422, 77459, 77510, 77520 | | | | Contact: | Diana Hearn, Executive Director
Melanie Morris, Family Nurse Practitioner | | Address: | 2220 Broadway
Houston, Texas 77012 | | Phone: | 713-454-6474 | | Fax: | 713-454-6470 | | E-Mail: | [email protected]
[email protected] | | Website: | | | | | Languages Spoken: | English
Spanish
Vietnamese
| | Services: | Routine Physicals
Lab Work
Management of Minor Injuries/Infections
Well Infant/Child Check-ups
Immunizations Flu and Pneumonia Shots
Well Woman Exams
Mammogram Days
Long Term Management of Chronic Disease - Diabetes,
Hypertension, Asthma, Allergies, Arthritis
Well Man Exams
Athletic Physicals
Day Care Physicals
Low Cost Eye Exam and Glasses
Family Planning Education and Services
HIV/STD Testing and Counseling
Spiritual Care Team
Low Cost or Free Prescriptions
| | Lab Testing For: | Glucose
Cholesterol
Urinalysis
Strep
TB
PAP Smear
Pregnancy
HIV
Lead Screening
| | Education About: | General Health
Nutrition
Human Sexuality
AIDS Education
Women's Health
Men's Health
Diabetes
Asthma
Hypertension/Stroke
| | Types of Medical Referrals: | Diagnostic Evaluation
Obstetric Care
Specialty Care
Dental
Vision
HIV Intervention
Psychological Care
Mammograms
| | Staff: | Full Time Family Nurse Practitioner
Full Time Licensed Vocational Nurse/Driver
Full Time LVN Patient Educator
Full Time Patient Administrator
| | | | Further Information About this Unit
| | Area Served: | Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, Montgomery, Fort Bend Counties | | Population Served: | Medically underserved, uninsured, undocumented and homeless | | Age Group: | All Ages | | Ethnicity: | Multi-Ethnic | | Frequency of Service: | Monday -Thursday | | Estimated Clients served annually: | 4,000 | | Months Unit Operates: | Year Round | | How long they have operated: | 8 years | | Fee: | Free and Sliding Scale | | Collaborates with others: | Yes |
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