Mobile Health Unit at Flowertown Festival Summerville SC

Community Health

The Roper St. Francis Mobile Health Unit is bringing the Roper St. Francis Healthcare mission to lif

February 17, 2025

The 38-foot vehicle hit the road in March 2024 to provide affordable care across the tri-county area, offering screenings, diabetes assessments and health education. Funded by donors and a Boeing grant, it features two exam rooms and a wheelchair ramp.

In 2024, the Roper St. Francis Mobile Health department accomplished the following:

Reached over 2,600 people with health education
Administered over 1,400 health screenings, which includes:
- 154 breast exams
- 593 blood pressure checks
- 327 A1C tests
- 216 colon cancer risk assessments
- 58 HIV screenings
- 56 lung cancer risk assessments
- 17 smoking cessation participants

The unit is part of our effort to expand population management, a key initiative in the Roper St. Francis Healthcare 2030 Strategic Plan.

View a list of upcoming screenings

Check out the video to learn more about the successful launch of the Roper St. Francis Mobile Health Unit!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=codRYcPcycA