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San Benito Health Foundation Providing Health Care for the Community
By Susan Santana
    
San Benito Health Foundation is a nonprofit, HRSA Grantee.  Founded in 1975, San Benito Health has been providing for the health care needs of San Benito County area for 37 years.  The center fulfills the standards established by government organizations such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human services, the Health resources Services Administration and the Bureau of Primary Health Care.  It is administered by a community-based Board of Directors, which live within the community, in order to conserve the value of the community’s well being and contribute to its progress.  San Benito Health Foundation  centers provide medical, dental, Women Infant and Children (WIC Program) and other multi-disciplinary services.  SBHF agreed to partner with Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. to build their Mobile Medical Clinic.

    San Benito Health foundation’s mission statement is “ to provide quality, affordable comprehensive health services to the community of San Benito County and surrounding areas in a manner that is accountable to the community” with the help of their new mobile medical vehicle built by Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. they are working towards their mission statement.
USV worked hand in hand with Rosa Vivian Fernandez, president and CEO, of San Benito Health Foundation to design a vehicle which would have all the necessary equipment to bring health and dental care to the San Benito County community.     

San Benito Health Foundation purchased a 38’ Mobile Medical clinic from Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc.  Production for the vehicle was only 6 months and the vehicle was completed just in time to finish off the year with providing services to the community. The clinic is built on a Ford F-Series Super Duty gasoline chassis. The clinic has a slide-out room, wheel chair lift and A& E Weather- pro awning. The driver and passenger cab-seats have Ultra-Leather upholstery. The vehicle has a tri-view backup camera and monitor installed for safety. The front exam room is equipped for medical and dental examination, which includes a Gendex DC Intraoral X-Ray and a portable dental cart which can be used in both exam rooms.  

The center galley area of the unit has a lab area which is equipped with a medical grade under counter refrigerator and freezer, as well as a sink and eye wash area.  The lab and exam rooms have sharps dispenser with locks for safety.  In the rear exam room there is a Midmark power procedures table, as well as complete medical and dental examination capabilities. Like the front exam room it also is equipped with a Gendex Intraoral X-Ray and Welch Allyn integrated Diagnostic System.

The exterior of the vehicle is wrapped with a custom vinyl graphic which displays San Benito Family Health Foundation contact information and services. The bottom portion of the vehicle is painted and has compartments which can be used as secure storage for items during transit.  USV, Inc. did a great job completing a vehicle for San Benito Health Foundation, which is going to serve the community.   For questions or inquiries, please visit us at www. usv1.com or www.facebook.com/USVInc.

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Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. did restoration for Western University of Health Sciences’ Medical Clinic Van. The van is part of the innovative instructional programs offered at Western University, following with their goal of preparing students with the skills necessary to perform in a variety of roles within numerous clinical settings.

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. worked closely with a team from Western University’s Department of Physician Assistant Education, in order to design a plan to make their vehicle as efficient and functional as possible in order to provide services for the community.

            Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. added floor-to-ceiling cabinets, new floor covering throughout the van, interior lights and even installed exterior LED lights. A full vinyl wrap covers the exterior of the van. The graphic design was created and installed by SoCal Wraps. A matching manual awning was positioned on the passenger side of the van.

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St. John’s provides mobile health care access
By: Natascha Calnon

  Founded in July of 1964, St John’s Well Child and Family Center was founded to respond to the dire need of clinics in southern Los Angeles. St. Johns is a non-profit organization that serves as a primary health source for over 140,000 poor or low-income residents.  St. Johns provides medical, dental, social, and mental health services in the most densely populated neighborhood in southern California.

  St John’s mission “to eliminated health disparities and to foster community well-being by providing and promoting the highest quality care in South Los Angeles,” has been a proud center for all of the projects they undertake. The center is proud of this mission to help create a social justice and equal health opportunities for all humans, fighting for the rights and care for those who are underserved and uninsured.
    

  St. John’s is now going to be more able to help those who need it, with the new Mobile Medical unit designed by Universal Specialty Vehicles. This new added mobility will allow them to provide health care access for those who may not be able to reach it. The “St. Johns Health Access Express” mobile health unit will go out into the field and provide outreach, enrollment and education services six days a week in Central and South Los Angeles. The unit will reach uninsured individuals and enroll those who qualify into public health insurance under the “Bridge to Reform” section 1115 waiver and link them to a medical home at one of St. John’s ten health centers. In Los Angeles County, this program is known as Health Way L.A. The “St. John’s Health Access Express” mobile health unit has the advantage of bringing culturally competent services directly to hard to reach individuals who typically are not interacting with the health care system due to transportation, language, cultural and social barriers Two of the six days the “St. John’s Health Access Express” will park at Homeboy Industries – located in downtown Los Angeles- and provide vital medical care , as well as health insurance enrollment and health screening/ education, for their employees and clients. These individuals, including both the employees and clients who are former gang members, typically forego prevention and primary care services due to the danger of crossing neighborhoods and gang boundaries to access healthcare.

  Given health care services shortages, transportation restrictions and other social and cultural barriers to health access in Los Angeles County, the need for a mobile clinic to enhance St. John’s services is vital. The “St John’s Health Access Express” has the opportunity to positively impact many under deserved communities through Central and South Los Angeles by bringing critical health services directly to the people who need them the most.

    Universal Specialty Vehicles has worked one on one with St. John’s representatives in order to give them a specially designed trailer that fits their exact needs. St. Johns new medical unit is a full 36 feet long from bumper to tongue. Their trailer has been designed in order to encompass three different rooms and even a waiting room. It will have two separate exam rooms each fully equipped. It will also have a Lab area and the entrance waiting area. St. John’s has specialized ADA accessible wheel chair lift, and restroom. This unit has Wilsonart countertops, two Wilsonart desks and special cabinets with positive secure door latches to keep contents in while driving. All overhead cabinets also have lockable storage as well.

  Their Follet Medical grade freezer will be available to hold any medical equipment that needs to be stored. Their front exam room will have a standard Enoch exam table with matching stool, stainless steel sinks, flip-up seat and fold down desk.  The center intake area is equipped with a bench seat for waiting, and encompasses.  The last room, the intake or waiting room is located directly in the heart of the unit. This entrance has power stairs and 2 desks for registration or paperwork. It also includes bench seats for patients waiting to be seated made from Veterans Vinyl.

This unit fully equipped and ready to serve its purpose for St. John’s. This added mobility will make St. John’s able to add extra care for those who are unable to seek medical attention because of various reasons. St. John’s is extremely excited for their new portable clinic and can’t wait till they begin using it. We here at USV cant wait to see it in action and know that it will be making a great contribution to the areas it will be serving. For questions or inquiries, please visit us at  www.usv1.com or www.facebook.com/usv1.

Contra Costa County, which is located just east of the San Francisco Bay in California is buzzing full of great news. The Contra Costa County Health Services  just received  two new mobile medical units created by Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. this week. These two units will be joining four previous units in their mission to improve health and wellness of children under the age of 21, through a school based program within Contra Costa County.  The 2009 Affordable Care Act, co authored by Congressman George Miller and supported by Representative John Garmendi helped to fund these two brand new mobile units. The staff at Contra Costa County Health Services couldn’t be more excited.

   “We are so pleased to receive this funding for these vital resources that help us provide quick, affordable, safe and convenient health services to children who might not otherwise receive the care they need to be healthy and to be able to go to school,” said Public Health Clinic Services
Director Sue Crosby.

   Both 40 foot twin units will focus their assistance within the county in school based programs. School-based health centers improve the “health and wellness of all children through health screenings, health promotion and disease prevention activities that enable children with acute or chronic illness to attend school.” These units will be offering free or low-cost services to the public school children in this county. A wide array of skilled medical and nursing services will address needs in the community such as immunizations, tuberculosis screening, and nutrition education. Other services such as family planning, reproductive health services, comprehensive sex education, crisis communication, condom availability, mental health counseling, STD treatment and awareness education are amongst the services that will be offered for the School- Based Program recipients.

   Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. made sure to work with the county representatives personally in order to meet their specific requirements for these two units. The interior is fully equipped with everything they might need on the road. Starting with a registration area, with a waiting bench as well as a table and swivel chairs make this area easy to be in and even spacious. The warm caramel interior is inviting for patients and their Ultra-Leather seats couldn’t be more comfortable. The matching cabinets by Wilsonart are not only stylish but practical. All overhead cabinets have lockable storage, and the drawers with Southco positive secure latches. It also has an ADA accessible restroom as well as a nurses counseling room, which is equipped with a sink in the back of the room.

   The last room in the vehicle is the exam room equipped with a power exam table by Midmark, including the matching stool. The exam room is also fully equipped with stainless steel sink and faucet, Meganite countertops and lockable overhead cabinets. . This room is also ADA accessible with a Ricon wheelchair lift.  Each vehicle is even equipped with a slide out pharmacy for medications and Follet Medical grade refrigerator and freezer that hold needed vaccines or utensils.

   Both have all of these great components inside, but they also look fantastic from the outside. The units are wrapped with vinyl lettering and have full color UV laminated graphics. They picture the rolling hills of Contra Costa County and are truly a sight to see. The green to teal fade in the front of the unit makes a bold statement. Their logo is featured towards the back on the side. These bright colors and new shiny exterior bring a great finish to not one, but two brand new units. These beautiful bright colored graphics were designed by SoCal Wraps, and if they weren’t created as identical units, you’d swear each was one of a kind.

   The staff using these two units is extremely excited to receive them finally and put them to great use. Contra Costa now has a total of six units to aid the people of their county. These two vehicles both ingeniously designed and fully operational, will be bringing services and help that will greatly support our future generations in Contra Costa County, and we here at USV are proud to have been a part of that aid. Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. continues to deliver overall customer satisfaction.  For questions or inquiries, please visit us at www.usv1.com or www.facebook.com/USVInc.

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/

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Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. has teamed up with RV Basic Training, LLC to provide its customers with Mobile Clinic Driver Training. The course is held in the customers new Mobile Clinic.  The course is designed to provide hands on learning for drivers with little or no previous large vehicle driving experience.  To ensure each student remembers everything they are provided a free copy of the Motor Home Driving Tips manual.

The course is referred to as RV Boot Camp by owner Gary Lewis.  RV Boot Camp skills include:

1. Forward Stop/Straight-Line Backing
2. Tight Right Turns
3. Alley Dock Backing
4. Parallel Park
5. And much more…

Drivers will learn and understand the difference between driving a car and an RV.  They will learn to perform a pre-trip inspection, adjust the mirrors, rear swing out, sharp turns,  and stopping distance and time just to name a few.

The RV training experience is just one of the many benefits USV offers its customers to ensure a comfortable and productive environment for their Mobile Clinic program.

If you would like more information on driver training you can visit www.rvbasictraining.com or Contact www.usv1.com. Helping our customers get the confidence and peace of mind that comes from understanding how to drive their new Mobile Clinic.

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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.

In this ever growing Technological Age learning how to use the Internet and more importantly being able to access it have never been more crucial. The Internet helps students research papers, people get jobs and so much more. The Internet is becoming an essential part of life.

A recent study conducted by the University of California at Berkeley showed that the residents of the Southeast Los Angeles area are largely disconnected from the Internet due to the lack of broad access to computers, technical assistance and computer literacy education. This alarming reality is referred to as the Digital Divide and impacts not only the region’s but also, the state’s future global competitiveness. The City of Vernon responded to this study in order to break the Digital Divide by working with Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. to create a Mobile Technology Center.