Mobile health services play a crucial role in ensuring children receive necessary screenings and preventative care. Throughout March, various locations across New Jersey will offer free or low-cost Mobile Services, bringing healthcare directly to communities. These services include vision and hearing screenings, dental checkups, developmental assessments, physicals, and lead screenings. This schedule highlights the accessibility of these vital resources for families.
Mobile Health Services Schedule in New Jersey
The following schedule outlines the dates, times, and locations for mobile health services offered throughout March in various New Jersey counties:
Week of March 3rd
- Monday, March 3rd: Hearing & Vision Screenings – Step With Purpose Daycare Center, Blackwood (9 am – Noon); Developmental Screenings – WTS Early Childhood Education Center, Chesilhurst (9 am – Noon)
- Tuesday, March 4th: Physicals & Lead Screenings – KIPP Lanning Square Middle, Camden (8:30 am); Hearing & Vision Screenings – Tender Hearts Preschool, Somerdale (9 am – Noon)
- Wednesday, March 5th: Dental & Developmental Screenings – Under the Sun-Marlton (9 am – Noon)
- Thursday, March 6th: Dental Screenings – Acelero Learning-Pierce Ave., Camden (9 am – Noon); Hearing & Vision Screenings – Over The Rainbow of Maple Shade (9 am – Noon)
- Friday, March 7th: Hearing & Vision Screenings – Walnut St. Elementary School, Woodbury (9 am – Noon); Hearing & Vision Screenings – The Learning Experience- Westampton (9 am – Noon)
Week of March 10th
- Monday, March 10th: Hearing & Vision Screenings – Billingsport Elementary School, Paulsboro (9 am – Noon); Developmental Screenings – WTS Early Childhood Education Center, Chesilhurst (9 am – Noon)
- Tuesday, March 11th: Physicals & Lead Screenings – KIPP Lanning Square Middle, Camden (8:30 am); Hearing & Vision Screenings – Inquiring Minds Learning Center, Atco (9 am – Noon)
- Wednesday, March 12th: Developmental & Dental Screenings – Under the Sun-Stratford (9 am – Noon)
- Thursday, March 13th: Dental Screenings – Acelero Learning-Kroc Center, Camden (9 am – Noon); Lead Screenings – Over The Rainbow of Maple Shade (9 am – Noon)
- Friday, March 14th: Hearing & Vision Screenings – Under the Sun-Stratford (9 am – Noon); Lead Screenings – The Learning Experience- Westampton (9 am – Noon)
Week of March 17th
- Monday, March 17th: Lead Screenings – Step With Purpose Daycare Center, Blackwood (9 am – Noon); Black Family Wellness Event (Dental, Hearing, Vision, & Lead Screenings), Willingboro (11 am – 3 pm)
- Tuesday, March 18th: Lead Screenings – Under the Sun-Marlton (9 am – Noon); Hearing & Vision Screenings – Under the Sun Learning Center – West Deptford (9 am – Noon)
- Wednesday, March 19th: Dental & Developmental Screenings – Under the Sun-Stratford (9 am – Noon)
- Thursday, March 20th: Dental Screenings – Hispanic Daycare Center, Pennsauken Township (9 am – Noon); Hearing & Vision Screenings – Billingsport Elementary School, Paulsboro (9 am – Noon)
- Friday, March 21st: Physicals & Lead Screenings – Mastery Elementary School – Molina, Camden (8:30 am); Hearing & Vision Screenings – Kareama Kids 2, Mt Holly (9 am – Noon)
- Saturday, March 22nd: Dental Screenings – Holy Cross Preparatory Academy, Delran (10 am – 3 pm)
Week of March 24th
- Monday, March 24th: Hearing & Vision Screenings – Billingsport Elementary School, Paulsboro (9 am – Noon); Developmental Screenings – WTS Early Childhood Education Center, Chesilhurst (9 am – Noon)
- Tuesday, March 25th: Lead Screenings – Under the Sun-Stratford (9 am – Noon); Lead Screenings – C.A.R.E. For Me Children’s Learning Center, Pennsauken Township (9 am – Noon)
- Wednesday, March 26th: Developmental & Dental Screenings – Under the Sun Learning Center – West Deptford (9 am – Noon)
- Thursday, March 27th: Dental Screenings – Hispanic Daycare Center, Pennsauken Township (9 am – Noon); Hearing & Vision Screenings – Under the Sun Learning Center – West Deptford (9 am – Noon)
- Friday, March 28th: Physicals & Lead Screenings – Joy of Learning Child Care Center, Delran (8:30 am); Hearing & Vision Screenings – Magowan Elementary, Edgewater Park (9 am – Noon)
Week of March 31st
- Monday, March 31st: Lead Screenings – Under the Sun-Marlton (9 am – Noon); Developmental Screenings – WTS Early Childhood Education Center, Chesilhurst (9 am – Noon)
Importance of Mobile Services in Children’s Healthcare
Mobile health clinics provide critical access to preventative care and early detection of potential health issues in children. By eliminating barriers like transportation and scheduling, mobile services ensure that more children receive the necessary attention, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes. These services are invaluable for families who may not have regular access to healthcare providers. Early intervention, facilitated by mobile health initiatives, can significantly impact a child’s long-term well-being and development.
