What is a Mobile Health Clinic?

Mobile health clinics are transforming how care reaches underserved communities. In this video, we break down what a mobile clinic is, who it serves, from rural patients to unhoused individuals, and how much it costs. You’ll learn how one unit can prevent hundreds of ER visits every year and why so many organizations are making the switch.

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➤ Mobile Clinic Walk-arond
➤ How to Start a Mobile Clinic – Part 1

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How many people a mobile clinic help?
Did you know that a single mobile clinic prevents an estimated 600 emergency room visits every single year? That is a massive impact on the healthcare system. But how does a van actually achieve that? It’s called a Mobile Clinic. Think of it as a doctor's office on wheels that brings primary care to people who simply cannot get to a hospital.
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What is a mobile health clinic?
Let’s start with the basics. What exactly is a mobile clinic? It’s essentially a vehicle that has been converted into a fully functional mobile medical treatment space. The goal is to replicate the environment of a standard clinic but make it mobile. They can come in all types of sizes, as small as a trailer, as large as an RV, or an upfitted van like we manufacture. Inside, you’re looking at floor-to-ceiling cabinetry for supplies, a patient bed with storage underneath, and options for a sink and fridge. It’s designed to be a clean, comfortable environment where you can perform primary healthcare, addictions treatment, or any type of medical care your community needs
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Why do mobile clinics matter?
Why would you want to invest in a mobile clinic instead of a traditional bricks and mortar? The biggest reason is access to care. Organizations across the U.S. use these vans to serve populations that are otherwise unreachable. When people have barriers like financial restraints, language barriers, or just remote locations, they tend to wait until a health issue becomes an emergency before seeking help. That late diagnosis leads to advanced health issues that are much harder and more expensive to treat. By providing a safe, non-emergency option right in the community, you are catching problems early.
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Who benefits from mobile health clinics?
We generally see three main groups where mobile clinics are the perfect fit. First, tribal organizations. In many communities, patients are simply located too far from a health center. A mobile clinic allows you to visit patients at their homes or set up in a central location for the day. Second, we have housing and homeless societies. This unit gives social workers a private, safe working environment to serve vulnerable populations who might feel stigmatized walking into a traditional clinic. And third, rural healthcare providers. If your clinic is meant to cover people spread out across multiple counties, going mobile can simplify this. Instead of asking people to come to you, you’re bringing the care to them.
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What does a mobile clinic cost?
For the Mobile Clinic Van from AVAN Mobility, you are looking at a price range between $170,000 to $290,000. That includes the cost of the van itself, the full medical conversion, specialized medical equipment, and delivery. Because each mobile clinic is designed for your specific needs, the price can vary as you customize the unit. We are actually working on a video right now that does a complete price breakdown across all our different models
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Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How much does a mobile health clinic cost?
A Mobile Clinic Van from AVAN Mobility costs between $170,000 and $290,000, depending on your needs and medical equipment.

2. What kind of care can you deliver in a mobile clinic?
Mobile clinics are equipped for primary healthcare, addictions treatment, and mental health counseling, offering the same environment as a standard clinic.

3. Who benefits most from a mobile clinic?
These units serve tribal communities, rural populations, and homeless outreach programs by providing care where people live.

4. How does a mobile clinic reduce emergency room visits?
By offering care directly in the community, mobile clinics help catch issues early, preventing an estimated 600 ER visits per year.

5. What’s inside a mobile health unit?
Each van includes floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, a patient bed with storage, options for a sink and fridge, and enough space for exams and consultations.

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