UNC Physicians Network Mobile Health Unit

Health education, screenings and vaccines are important to your overall health. By partnering with local community groups, our UNC Physicians Network mobile health unit provides these essential preventative care services across central North Carolina to those who might not be able to access them otherwise.

Services Offered

Health education/health chats
- Diabetes
- Heart health
- Social resources, such as financial assistance and local food pantries
Vaccines
- COVID-19
- Flu
- Tetanus
Health screenings
- Blood glucose
- A1C
- Blood pressure

What to Expect at a Mobile Unit Visit

You will want to keep a few things in mind when planning to visit a UNC Physicians Network mobile health unit near you.

UNC Health Mobile Unit Drive Through Testing

While each mobile unit site is unique, they’re usually arranged outdoors so you should try to dress appropriately for the weather.
Currently, preregistration is not required. Visits are walk-in only.
You do not need to show an ID to get care.
We see patients aged six months and older. For children under the age of 18, consent from a parent or guardian is required.
If you have insurance, your insurance company will cover the cost of vaccines, and you will not pay a copay. If you do not have insurance, you will not be billed.
Public bathrooms are not available at our mobile sites.

How to Access Your Screening Results and Proof of Vaccination

Screening results

You may receive a copy of your screening results at the end of your visit. You can also access your results on My UNC Chart by signing in to your account and going to your messages. For more information about accessing your results online, check out the My UNC Chart User Guide. If you don't have a My UNC Chart account, you can sign up using the activation link sent by text when you visit our mobile unit. Note that the link expires after 30 days.

Proof of vaccination

You will be given proof of your vaccination during your visit to the mobile unit.

About Our Mobile Health Work

Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. Yet, many in our communities face barriers to getting the care they need, including preventive screenings for high blood pressure and diabetes, and vaccines to protect against the flu and COVID-19.

We’re working hard to overcome this issue and make preventative healthcare more accessible for you and your community. Through September 2023, our UNC Physicians Network mobile unit has supplied healthcare services to those in need in seven North Carolina counties at 127 outreach events.

This effort has provided our Wake, Durham, Johnston, Chatham, Harnett, Orange and Lee county communities a total of:

3,877 COVID-19 tests
8,000+ vaccines
100+ blood pressure screenings
300+ medication distributions
1,000+ personal protective equipment, or PPE, items for healthcare professionals

Population health is a crucial part of building stronger communities. Learn more about how we determine area health needs and plan to achieve them by reviewing the Wake County Community Health Needs Assessment information page.

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