Mobile Health Screening Unit Program (MHSU)
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In the early 1990s the Lions of Oregon noticed there was a lack of preventative health care in many areas of the state. They wanted to find a convenient and inexpensive way to provide health screenings to those that needed it. Looking to the Foundation's, the dream of a Mobile Health Screening Unit was realized in 1994. The program grew quickly and was extremely successful and a second truck was added in 2000.
Each MHSU is a semi-truck that has been set up like a small clinic. Professional consultants and other Lions Foundations have contributed to the design of the program. Each unit provides school and public screenings throughout the year. These screenings are free to those being screened. Most of the charges for these services are covered by the Foundation and the local Lions club.
Community screenings are held throughout the year. Lions Clubs partner with their local community leaders and schedule the unit for special events. School screenings are generally scheduled during the fall months; they are sponsored and planned by the local Lions Club in cooperation with their local school or school district. Students are provided free sight and hearing exams so that schools can meet the state mandated requirements for health screenings and save money.
At community events, professionals and volunteers man each station and provide the following screenings: visual acuity, glaucoma, blood pressure, hearing and diabetes (with a 3 hour fast). For school screenings, professionals, Lions, and PTA members provide visual acuity and hearing screenings for the students.
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Thank you to Founding Community Partner Regence. Click here for more information about Regence's support of our MHSU program.