Mobile News Blog

Since 1910, San Joaquin Community Hospital has been providing comprehensive health care services for the City of Bakersfield and Kern County.  San Joaquin Community Hospital decided to “go mobile” in June 2010 to make their services more accessible to the community. Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. had the pleasure of building their 40’ Mobile Medical Clinic.  

The vehicle has two slide-out rooms that extend to create more interior work space.  The first slide out is approximately 8’x30” and is located in the center intake area.  It hosts a small desk, task chair and overhead cabinets.  The second slide-out room is approximately 8’x30” and contains extra space for a bench seat, desk and overhead cabinets.  This slide-out room is located in the rear exam room. Another great feature that the vehicle has is that their bathroom is ADA accessible.  Also, the vehicle contains a medical grade refrigerator and medical grade freezer that will be utilized for vaccines.

In order to create privacy, USV installed a Woodfold Commercial Accordian door that separates the intake area from the lab and bathroom area.  Privacy is a main concern for incoming patients and this feature will allow them to feel secure. A built-in 32” HDTV Flat Screen is on board the vehicle and is viewable from the exterior.  An A&E Weather-pro Electric Awning is located on the passenger side of the vehicle.  

Fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the vehicle has the same equipment that you would find in a regular hospital.  San Joaquin Community Hospital is currently using their Mobile Medical Clinic to provide Immunization Clinics for children whose parents cannot afford healthcare services. San Joaquin Community Hospital has been providing mobile immunization clinics since early 1990.  At the time, they reached over 50,000 children that had immunization needs.  The mobile clinic keeps expanding and more children are being reached.  With the greater need of school immunizations coming up, San Joaquin’s mobile medical clinic is busy working this summer.  The hospital stations their vehicle in local mall parking lots and other various locations throughout their work week.

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. worked with a great staff to make this project a reality.  From the smallest of details, to the bigger ones, USV was able to complete the vehicle in a timely manner.  USV is known for their continued customer service and success in building vehicles that can be utilized for many years to come.  

For more information, contact us!  We are now on Facebook/USVInc.

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Philanthropic Organization Creates More Opportunities!

Arkansas Family Health Foundation/ARcare is dedicated to providing quality health care to every individual.  The Foundation was founded in 1986 and has since expanded to thirty four locations.  The Foundation is a private non-profit corporation that services the public’s medical and dental needs regardless of their ability to pay.  A unique feature of the health foundation is that it has a transportation system available for use to all their patients.  

The Foundation developed a transportation system that assists with patient screening outside of the clinics.  Several vans are available to transport patients to their designated appointments throughout the week.  
Recently, Arkansas Family Health purchased a 38’ mobile medical clinic from Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. Delivery for the vehicle is underway within the next few weeks.  Arkansas Family Health is thrilled to have made this purchase and hopes to service more patients in the near future via their mobile clinic.  

The mobile clinic is equipped with the essential tools necessary to conduct patient screening.  The mobile clinic sits on a Freightliner MB-65 Front Engine chassis and is framed with steel.  The B-20 Bio-diesel engine is one of the few eco-friendly features in the vehicle.  The vehicle has a Ricon S-Series ADA Compliant Wheelchair lift that will create easier access for some patients.

The interior of the mobile clinic has Wilsonart countertops, cabinets and table tops with rubber edge molding.  There are two exam rooms in the vehicle and each hold an Enoch Exam Table with a matching doctor’s stool. Stainless steel sinks with attached faucets are also located in each exam room. The exam rooms are fully equipped with Welch-Allyn Integrated Diagnostic wall mounted systems.  The center of the vehicle has a 20” flat panel HDTV with DVD and is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.  A vinyl bench with a drawer will be utilized as a reception area.  

The exterior of the vehicle has an A&E Weather-Pro electric awning and two entry/exit doors. Large lockable storage compartments can be accessed from the exterior of the vehicle to store bigger items such as folding tables and chairs.  Due to the cold Arkansas climate, insulated tanks were installed to keep the vehicle warm when necessary.  

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. is excited to deliver this custom made vehicle that will help aid the people in need. Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. continues to deliver overall customer satisfaction.  For questions or inquiries, please visit their website at www.usv1.com.  

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Central City Community Health Center was established in 1994 as a non-profit medical facility to help aid the under served communities of Southern California. Since then, the center has expanded to four facilities that provide continued medical services to over 12,000 patients annually.

On August 31^st, 2011, a Grantee Award Ceremony was hosted by the Central City Community Health Center in Anaheim, California to recognize the individuals whose hard work and dedication has led to the receipt of a new federal grant for the health center. The federal grant will be utilized for the construction of a new Mobile Medical Clinic that will be manufactured by Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc.

Among the attendees was Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, who shared a few words regarding her view in creating more affordable health care opportunities for the people in Orange County. Rep. Sanchez agreed that funding is being provided for the community however, it is useless if we cannot get the healthcare to be obtainable by residents. She argued that while some people are able to receive affordable health care, they cannot get to a medical facility because the nearest one might be located across town. Her goal is to increase the number of medical facilities and what better way to do it then to have a Mobile Medical Clinic.

Isabel Becerra, CEO of the Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers was thrilled to have been a part of this experience. She addressed that the world has a misconception of Orange County and that while many of its’ amenities include high-famed reality shows and Disneyland; other more important issues exist among city lines. She was glad to see that a federal grant was awarded to Central City Community Health Center to help aid the communities in need.

Later, Becerra awarded Rep. Sanchez with a plaque from the National Association of Community Health Centers for her dedication and efforts in helping to create more health care opportunities for the underserved communities. Dr. Varela, CEO of Central City Community Health Center was also recognized as the recipient of the federal grant. Gayle McClean, Director of Nurses for the Santa Ana Unified School District was recognized for her support and encouragement among the school district.

Mary Hall, President/CEO of Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc was also in attendance along with Administrative Assistant, Evelyn Castillo. It was an honor for them to be a part of such an important event that will help hundreds of children and adults in the area. A production meeting is scheduled later this week with the staff of Central City Community Health Center to start the process. USV is excited to get this project started!

For more information on the Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers, visit: http://www.coccc.org/index.htm.

For information on Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, visit: http://lorettasanchez.house.gov/

For information on Central City Community Health Center, visit: http://www.centralcityhealth.org/

For information or to see pictures of our previously built units, visit www.usv1.com or Facebook.com/USVInc. 

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Mental health disorders among individuals are so severe they can interfere with their daily life. The Riverside County Mental Health Department has helped diagnose and treat severe cases of illnesses among children and adults. Recently, the Department decided to purchase three mobile medical clinics from Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. All three vehicles are identical in terms of interior and exterior features. The Department’s goal in purchasing the mobile clinics is to expand their services in the Riverside County and help families in need.

The Department hopes to assess and treat about fifty families and children per vehicle for a total of 150 within a year span. Also, the staff primarily anticipates to be working with children between the ages of 0 to 8. The clinicians operating in these vehicles are highly qualified to treat children with behavioral issues. Nonetheless, the staff refrains from diagnosing children due to the changes that can occur in their adolescent years. Chris Home, Supervisor for the Mental Health Services Department, states that “in most situations, clinicians prefer to perform Conduct Spectrum Disorder which is not a diagnosis but rather a description of cluster behavioral issues”. Chris goes on to explain that children diagnosis is based on behavioral trait patterns seen by teachers, parents and caregivers. A few of the more common disorders that the Department detects are; Adjustment Disorder, Attentions Deficit Disorder (with or without Hyperactivity), Separation Disorders, Oppositional Disorders, Reactive Attachment and Conduct Disorder.

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (USV, Inc.) is a manufacturing company operating in the construction of custom-made mobile clinics.

USV, Inc. began building exceptional vehicles in 1994. The staff at USV, Inc. is highly qualified to perform all tasks associated with the construction of each vehicle. Due to the fact that all the vehicles are custom made, USV, Inc. prides in striving to meet their customer’s requirements every step of the way.

Building three identical vehicles required detailed work and organization. All three vehicles were designed with three separate interior rooms; the conference room, observation room and a play room. The separation of each room is fundamental and allows the staff on board to better prepare and observe the behaviors of their patients. All three rooms in each vehicle have slide-out rooms that extend outward to create more interior space. The conference room has bench seating, a 52” HDTV and galley area complete with a microwave, coffee pot and sinks. The observation room has a built-in one way mirror and literature racks. Also, it contains audio/visual equipment used to record the treatment session. The recording is later viewed by the clinician and the parent. The play room has cabinetry storage, a ceiling mounted camera, and motion sensor light, a table with chairs along with a bookcase for the children to utilize while playing.

The exterior of the vehicles have an A&E Weather-Pro electric awning, two HEHR entry doors equipped with Kwikee double electric steps and full-wrap graphics done by SoCal Wraps. A distinct feature of each vehicle is they are equipped with two hydraulic powered entry/exit door step well covers.

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. completed a live video of one of the vehicles. Refer back to their website at www.usv1.com to view the video and give feedback. Do not forget to visit Facebook.com/USVInc. to view more pictures! 

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Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless (ACHCHP) is a federally funded program that provides comprehensive primary medical and health care services to homeless people. ACHCHP provides services to thirty four sites in Alameda County, including a physical clinic in Oakland and a couple mobile medical clinics.

Since 1988, ACHCHP has done outstanding work in providing dental, medical and mental health care to homeless people. In addition, the program provides shelters, food, social and legal services and substance abuse treatments. Mobile Medical Clinics play a fundamental role in providing services for the homeless. In June 2011, Alameda County took delivery of a new 38’ Mobile Medical Clinic that was custom built for the program by Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. The vehicle will be operated by a group of professionals, including; nurse practitioners, medical assistants and support staff.

The new vehicle is equipped with several eco-friendly items, including Meganite Acrylic solid surface anti-bacterial countertops and Wilsonart Cabinets that are both Greenguard Certified. The mobile clinic contains floor mounted foot controls for water to each of the sinks on board. The pedals allow for water conservation and are more environment friendly. Overall, the vehicle is separated into three areas: the counseling, the lab/intake and Exam room. All these areas are essential for the staff on board to perform their duties.

The counseling area is used to perform private interviews. This area has an area wide enough to accommodate two confidential interviews at once. The Lab/Intake area is equipped with a centrifuge and tube holder, a water dispenser, phlebotomy chair including a table and curtain, and an all in one Printer/Fax/Copier. The Exam room where patients are treated includes a Power Procedure Exam Table (that can be used for Medical and Dental Exams) with foot pedals, a swivel exam table light, lockable cabinets, scale and adjustable chair. There are roughly 36 literature racks throughout the vehicle that display pamphlets with important reading information. One built-in 22” flat panel HDTV is displayed in the Center Intake room. A distinct touch throughout the vehicle is that there are clothes hooks in each room. Also, the vehicle contains a Ricon Wheelchair lift that is positioned at the curb side and an A&E Weather Pro Electric Awning with keychain remote control.

Nonetheless, Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. performed an outstanding job! USV took extra time in building the vehicle to make sure that all the medical equipment was situated where it could best be utilized. Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless Program was thrilled to finally have their vehicle and excited to put it to use.

For more information on how to make your organization mobile, give us a call at 951-943-7747. To see pictures of other units we have built, visit us on Facebook.com/USVInc or our website www.usv1.com.

Since 1910, San Joaquin Community Hospital has been providing comprehensive health care services for the City of Bakersfield and Kern County. San Joaquin Community Hospital decided
to “go mobile” in June 2010 to make their services more accessible to the community. Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. had the pleasure of building their 40’ Mobile Medical Clinic.

The vehicle has two slide-out rooms that extend to create more interior work space. The first slide out is approximately 8’x30” and is located in the center intake area. It hosts a small desk, task chair and overhead cabinets. The second slide-out room is approximately 8’x30” and contains extra space for a bench seat, desk and overhead cabinets. This slide-out room is located in the rear exam room. Another great feature that the vehicle has is that their bathroom is ADA accessible. Also, the vehicle contains a medical grade refrigerator and medical grade freezer that will be utilized for vaccines.

In order to create privacy, USV installed a Woodfold Commercial Accordian door that separates the intake area from the lab and bathroom area. Privacy is a main concern for incoming patients and this feature will allow them to feel secure. A built-in 32” HDTV Flat Screen is on board the vehicle and is viewable from the exterior. An A&E Weather-pro Electric Awning is located on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the vehicle has the same equipment that you would find in a regular hospital. San Joaquin Community Hospital is currently using their Mobile Medical Clinic to provide Immunization Clinics for children whose parents cannot afford healthcare services. San Joaquin Community Hospital has been providing mobile immunization clinics since early 1990. At the time, they reached over 50,000 children that had immunization needs. The mobile clinic keeps expanding and more children are being reached. With the greater need of school immunizations coming up, San Joaquin’s mobile medical clinic is busy working this summer. The hospital stations their vehicle in local mall parking lots and other various locations throughout their work week.

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. worked with a great staff to make this project a reality. From the smallest of details, to the bigger ones, USV was able to complete the vehicle in a timely manner. USV is known for their continued customer service and success in building vehicles that can be utilized for many years to come.

For more information, contact us! We are now on Facebook/USVInc.

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On May 26, 2011 West Virginia’s public school, Spring Hill Elementary hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome a new 37’ Mobile Medical Clinic provided by the Children’s Health Fund to Marshall University’s West Virginia Children’s Health Care Project. Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. manufactured the vehicle. Company President, Mary Hall and company CFO, Andy Hall were among the attendees at the ceremony. Specialty mobile clinics are not unusual in West Virginia. In fact, the state had been operating health care services for over 20 years with the same mobile medical clinic. With the help of the Walmart Foundation, the Children’s Health fund was able to receive a grant to help provide medical care to communities situated in the fringe areas of West Virginia. The mobile clinic will be servicing the areas of Cabell, Wayne, Putnam, Lincoln and Mason counties. The vehicle will be traveling about three days a week to five different schools to provide health care to children and adults.

Dr. Isabel Pino, a Pediatrician and Medical Director of the West Virginia Children’s Health Fund Project, along with a specialized group of nurses and rotating resident staff from the Marshall University Medical Center will be conducting physicals and holding clinics for those in need. Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. worked with Dr. Isabel Pino and Wil Alvarez, Deputy Executive Director for the Children’s Health Fund, to make this project a rewarding one. Dr. Pino was in need of a vehicle that could travel over 300 miles per week to reach the deserted areas of the state. The older vehicle was not reliable and would often break down.

The 37’ clinic consists of two exam rooms to better serve patients. Both of the exam rooms are equipped with treatment tables, stainless steel sinks, and wall-mounted Welch-Allyn integrated systems. The vehicle also hosts a patient intake area that includes a 20” HDTV. A large vinyl bench with registrar desk and chair give the vehicle much more capacity and serves great as a waiting area. Two refrigerators are included in the vehicle, along with a medical-grade freezer used for vaccines. The Children’s Health fund was pleased with the final product and cannot wait to put the vehicle to use.

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. was delighted to work with such a great staff. Everyone was cooperative and excited about this new edition to the project. Health care should be affordable and obtainable to everyone. The mission of this project is to ensure that “every child has comprehensive access to healthcare” and their new mobile clinic will bring just that. For inquiries, please contact Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. We can make you mobile too!

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Long Island, New York is the home of the prestigious research institute of Stony Brook University. Housing over 2,400 undergraduate students’ yearly and about 134,000 alumni, the University sits on 1,039 acres across the Northern shore of the Island. Amongst the different graduate programs that Stony Brook offers, the dental school is notable for the services it provides.

The Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine has an excellent reputation for their quality work in education and research. Along with the Dental Care Center, the School provides oral health care services primarily to the Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Due to their continued support for the underserved communities, Stony Brook University purchased a 40’ Mobile Dental Clinic.

In expanding their services, the School hopes to create more accessibility, preventive care services and emergency services for their patients. Transportation to Long Island is challenging and limited for many of the people seeking oral health care. In purchasing a mobile dental clinic, Stony Brook can now offer oral health care in a different environment while still keeping their professional demeanor. Students will provide the care while learning and being guided by their professors.

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. manufactured the 40’ Mobile Dental Clinic in Perris, California. The entire vehicle was custom built to meet the needs of Stony Brook University. Dr. Allan Kucine, (Associate Professor and Acting Chair Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), was very involved in the design and final product. The mobile vehicle is equipped with three dental operatories (each placed in their own exam room), a Sterilization area, a Panoramic Digital X-Ray area, a Ricon Wheelchair Lift and a 7’x2’ MB-55 Diesel Slide out room. Stony Brook University estimated a minimum of 4,500 patient visits during their first year. The number of patient visits thereafter is projected to increase over time.

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. is a leading manufacturing company of Recreational Vehicles and Trailers. Since 1994, USV, Inc. has been building vehicles for the medical, dental and command/safety sector. Quality vehicles and professionalism is what separates USV, Inc. from the rest. Our team of experts follow the production of every vehicle built to ensure that we deliver our outmost quality work to date. Feel free to contact Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. with inquiries regarding your vehicle needs. “If you can envision it, we can build it”.

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CareMore started over 15 years ago as a Medical Group. The name “CareMore” represents the philosophy inspired by a proactive model of care with a caring touch and focus on wellness. CareMore evolved to serve seniors and continues today serving seniors as a Health Plan. The organization provides health plans for low-income seniors, people with chronic illnesses, and those living in skilled nursing facilities. CareMore Health Plan, Inc is based in California but has additional offices in Nevada and Arizona.