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  Gila River Health Care is committed to providing professional health services to the American Indian Community. In 1968, Gila River launched their first clinic and has since developed other facilities to offer more services to their patients.  Gila River Health Care purchased a customized 38’ Mobile Medical Clinic from Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. The staff from Gila River Health Care received their vehicle earlier this week.  The staff is overjoyed with their purchase and cannot wait to put it to use! Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. worked closely with Rita Helton, Director of School Health Services for Gila River Health Care.  Building a vehicle from the chassis up can be a challenge but Helton was able to provide all the details on what she envisioned to be the ideal mobile clinic for the people they serve.

                
   The interior of the vehicle is made up of two exam rooms, a patient intake room, and galley area with an ADA accessible bathroom.  The rear exam room has a Slide-Out room that gives extra space for patient screening.  The rear exam room is equipped with a treatment exam table and Welch-Allyn Diagnostic Equipment.  The Ricon Wheelchair lift is also located in the rear exam room.  The front exam room has similar equipment installed including a Follet Medical Grade Refrigerator with keypad lock.  A unique feature of the front exam room is that it can be closed off by a set of Woodfold Commercial Accordion doors.  The exterior of the vehicle displays an A&E Weather-Pro Awning, large lockable storage compartments, a 30’ shore power hook-up  with electric power reel and an easy access hood for quick fluid check-ups.

   Gila River Health Care will be sure to enjoy their vehicle for many years to come.  The access and quality of health care being provided to the public is immense and greatly appreciated.  To view more pictures of Gila River Health Care’s new mobile medical clinic, visit us at Facebook.com/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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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.  

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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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Becoming increasingly popular, mobile clinics are revolutionizing the health care spectrum. Today, more health care providers are turning to mobilizing their health care services in hopes of reaching people in rural areas. Mobile clinics provide health services to the underserved communities in many cities. Mobile clinics have helped pave way to decreasing medical costs in the United States. Numerous people seek health care through the emergency room for a temporary sickness, nonetheless; Mobile clinics have helped alleviate the costs and time it takes for a patient to get treatment at a facility over a mobile clinic.

To Help Everyone Clinic is a Los Angeles based medical provider that recently purchased a mobile medical clinic. T.H.E. Clinic’s mission is to provide high quality primary care to its customers. Apart from their health services, T.H.E. Clinic also offers educational classes for the community to spread awareness on healthier lifestyles. T.H.E. Clinic made their vehicle purchase from Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. USV, Inc. has been manufacturing custom Motor Homes since 1994. Their reputation for high quality and reliability is what sets them apart from the rest. Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. has extensive experience in manufacturing Mobile Clinics for the public sector. In working with T.H.E. Clinic, Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. detailed every aspect of the interior and exterior of the vehicle to meet their customer’s needs.

T.H.E. clinic requested that two exam rooms be installed for patient screening with a galley area separating them in between. Bulk-head wall pocket doors separate all the rooms for privacy. Each exam room has an Enoch Exam Table with a matching stool underneath. The vehicle has two slide-out rooms that extend approximately two feet. The first located in the Center Intake area, and the other in the rear exam room. The vehicle contains an ADA Accessible Bathroom that includes a Koala Kare Baby Changing Station (wall mounted). A Ricon S-Series Wheelchair lift is positioned on the curb side of the vehicle and one A&E Weather-Pro Electric Awning is installed to cover the entry door of the vehicle.

A few of the features of this clinic are eco-friendly products that help sustain a more natural and clean environment. The mobile clinic has ten Rooftop Solar Panels with a 2000 Watt Pure Sine Inverter and six 12V batteries located on a battery bank, Vinyl Panel covered walls for easy cleaning (Low to No Volatile Organic Content), Greenguard Certified Meganite Acrylic Solid Surface Anti-Bacterial countertops, Forestry Stewardship Certified Wood Cabinets covered with Greenguard Certified Wilsonart Laminate, Greenguard Certified NoraPlan Cushioned Commercial Grade Floor Covering and floor mounted pedals for water conservation. This type of vehicle is unique due to all the green friendly options it has to offer to its patients.

T.H.E. Clinic launched their services in October 2011. The impact that the mobile clinic made on the community made CEO, Rise K. Phillips proud to have been a part of such a wonderful project. Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. continues to manufacture mobile clinics that help someone in our community every day. For more T.H.E. Clinic news visit: http://www.lasentinel.net/Mobile-Clinic-opens-to-the-community.html

For information on Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. visit www.USV1.com or Facebook.com/USVInc.

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Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. is not only producing eco-friendly vehicles, but the manufacturing company is now going green too! USV worked closely with Polarlite, Inc. to help reduce the energy intake of their 20,000 sq. foot building.

USV’s manufacturing plant is located in the rural area of Perris, California. The production staff was in need of a more luminescent work setting which is why the company turned to Polarlite,Inc. for help. After receiving their energy audit, it was clear USV needed a new lighting solution.

In doing so, the experts of Polarlite, Inc. mounted twenty three new fluorescent high bay light fixtures in the factory. The light fixtures are going to help USV in providing more energy efficient solutions, by spending less on energy and building operations, by producing less waste, by providing a clearer natural environment and by allowing others to work under a more comfortable and productive physical environment.

Polarlite, Inc. is a Proud Authorized Agent of Express Solutions of Southern California Edison (SCE). The company has been working towards helping businesses maintain more energy efficiency through a variety of eco-friendly lighting fixtures.

Their most popular light, the Fluorescent high bay light fixture offers more advantages instead of other commonly known metal lights. The high bay lighting has an instant strike on and re-strike starting times and have a higher color rendering ability. Customers have the option of choosing from several different color options and the life of these lights last longer. It is said that each light is estimated to save the consumer an average of $55-$94 per year.

These new light fixtures are just another way of how Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. cares about preserving the natural environment and being energy conscious.

To view pictures of the newly installed light fixtures, visit us on Facebook.com/USVInc. or our website at www.usv1.com.

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.

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. built a new 34 Mobile Library for the County of Riverside. Today, that vehicle was featured in The Press-Enterprise. The colorful vehicle travels about 300 miles each week to service the Cabazon, Perris, Wildomar, Meadowbrook, Aguanga, Quail Valley, Menifee and Corona areas. The bookmobile first appeared in the Cabazon Community Center in early July, when the local public library was closed.

Planning and building for a new library can take up to a year to finalize. In the meantime, the bookmobile will be traveling to Cabazon on Tuesday’s at 10:00AM to 12:00PM and on Saturday’s from 1:00PM to 3:00PM to service the area. The bookmobile holds about 2,000 books which includes all types of genres that are sure to catch the eye of many community readers.

Nonetheless, the vehicle is equipped with two computers and a wheelchair lift. It is said that several people utilize the computers to search for employment opportunities. Carlos Mora and Tom Newman are recognized as the Library Assistants and when possible, they host story time under the vehicle’s exterior awning. The Library system hopes to increase and establish awareness of their services in the Cabazon area. Riverside County Library Administrator, Barbara Howison, stated “the number of visitors usually increases when people start seeing the bookmobile on a regular basis and realize its appearance is not a one-time thing”.

To view the full article on The Press Enterprise visit: http://www.pe.com/localnews/

For all other inquiries, contact USV.

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In 2009, Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. manufactured a Mobile Medical Clinic for Zufall Health Center to help aid communities in need of primary health care. Today, that same vehicle is still being utilized to reach hundreds of people yearly in the Sussex, Warren and Hunterdon Counties. Known as the Highlands Health Van, the mobile clinic was the first green vehicle that Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. manufactured and is known as the nation’s first eco-friendly vehicle.

The green elements of the vehicle include ten rooftop solar panels, and a bio-diesel engine. Built using some recyclable materials, the vehicle has proven to be efficient and has surpassed everyone’s expectations. The planning and construction of the vehicle designed focused on energy efficiency, indoor air quality, water conservation and sustainable materials and (Forestry Stewardship Council) Certified Wood Products. Energy efficiency is achieved by creating a tight envelope (body shell). This in turn works together with the indoor air quality by providing fresh air and ventilation. Low to no VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) materials are used to maximize the health potential of the interior of the vehicle and FSC Water conservation can be obtained by using commercial grade touchless faucets. Other “green” considerations are waste minimization and disposal.

Funding for the vehicle was provided by New Jersey’s Department of Health and Senior Services and by Daiichi Sankyo Inc. Many of the patient’s that are being treated in the vehicle are low-income residents with great healthcare needs. This project was ideal for the community’s needs and will be a valuable provider for the residents for many years to come.

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. was featured in Zufall Health Center’s Newsletter. Visit their website for more information: http://www.zufallhealth.org/pdf/bewell_winter2011.pdf

To make an appointment or to receive more information on the Highlands Health Van, please visit the Zufall website at www.zufallhealth.org.

For all your specialty vehicle’s needs contact USV, Inc.

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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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Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. does it again! The locally owned and operated manufacturing company just finished production of a new 34’ bookmobile for Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Program. Through Federal funding, the County was able to purchase the vehicle to better serve the students in Migrant Education, Even Start and First 5 Programs.

The Migrant Education Program’s basic goal is to help students succeed academic achievement through a means of activities and readiness skills. In doing so, the Program hopes that it can better serve the communities most affected by local budget cuts which eliminated summer school for many students and the use of public libraries. Riverside County’s Migrant Program is currently serving the Coachella, Corona-Norco, Palo Verde, Palm Springs, Desert Sands and Perris School Districts. Over 3,000 students have access to the bookmobile and its’ features.

The bookmobile transports over 2,000 books on a total of 40 light-weight metal adjustable shelves to the more rural areas of the County. Teachers and staff on board have the technology to comprise literacy tests on students to help them gain the skills necessary to develop reading comprehension. Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. took special time in developing a floor plan that would be adequate for the items that needed to be installed in the vehicle.

Along with the basic requirements, the bookmobile also embraces a Ricon S-Series Wheelchair lift located next to the main entry door. A hydraulic flat floor power slide-out extends on one side of the bookmobile to add more seating and desk space for lap-tops and printing needs. The greater area of the bookmobile is covered in Lonseal commercial grade which is vinyl floor covering that is Greenguard Certified, to complete the look of a library-type setting.

Planning and construction for the bookmobile took several months to complete; however, the final product was worth the wait. Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. did a magnificent job in assembling the vehicle. Migrant children will greatly benefit from all the services provided by the program. Nonetheless, USV, Inc. is proud to have had the opportunity to work with the County on such a meaningful project.

For questions or inquiries regarding bookmobiles or any other specialty vehicles, please contact us. We can renovate and remodel your existing bookmobile too! We are devoted to meet your organization’s needs.

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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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For decades, City of Hope Cancer Research Center has been pioneering innovative forms of cancer research and treatment in Southern California.  From the development of synthetic human insulin to the standardization of the now traditional bone marrow transplant procedure, City of Hope has been at the front of the proverbial class in terms of developing new sources of treatment and research relating to cancer.

One integral aspect of that continual evolution of cancer treatment and research has been and always will be the search for blood donors and the development of blood donation outreach and procedures.  Whether it be for transfusions or purely for research relating to leukemia, having continual access to various blood sources has been paramount to City of Hope’s success as a cancer research institute.  Indeed, it is so integral that the campus just completed work on its LEED-certified  Michael Amini Transfusion Medicine Center.

However, a physical research center can only go so far in terms of stimulating donations.  Almost any blood donation center realizes that having a mobile outreach solution for blood donations is truly a key aspect of blood donation and research, and as such, City of Hope approached USV to create a comfortable, modern, and eco-friendly mobile blood mobile for this very mission.

As always, USV was more than prepared to meet the specifications and unique challenges presented by City of Hope.  From the need for five donor beds and two private history consultation areas within two slide-out rooms to the implementation of Green Guard-certified Meganite countertops throughout the unit, USV crafted a inviting-yet-medically-modern environment that ensured comfort for City of Hope’s patients and a sterile, reliable, and decidedly ergonomic environment for its employees and volunteers.

Moreover, USV worked closely with City of Hope to develop a first of its kind donation area expansion system through the use of our seamless extension slide-outs.  Where a normal donation space is usually hampered by an almost claustrophobic collection of donation chairs, donors, and medical personnel, USV worked to expand the donation area by way of our slide-outs and expand the available work space within the vehicle.  It is a simple concept in execution, but one that has not been implemented within the mobile specialty vehicle industry.  As such, one can once again see that USV is working with its customers and partners to innovate in ways that simply haven’t been seen in our industry.

Indeed, it has long been USV’s goals to craft such innovative environments for all of our customers, but in regards to our mobile blood mobile offerings, this unique balance between ensuring comfort for patients while also developing an ergonomic and environmentally friendly workspace represents for us, as a company and a culture, a continually evolving challenge.  Moreover, this very challenge has provided us with a sense of ultimate accomplishment by way of the knowledge that our blend of comfort and utility is unparalleled within the mobile specialty vehicle industry.

In closing, please feel free to peruse our various mobile blood donation center offerings and contact us with any inquiries you may have in relation to our crafting a solution similar to that of City of Hope for your hospital, clinic, research center, or university.

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The City of Imperial recently purchased their first Mobile Command Unit.  In hopes of helping aid the community and decrease crime rate, the City fully equipped their vehicle with up to date technology.  The Mobile Command Vehicle hosts three separate quarters: the Conference/Planning Room, Dispatch Center and Galley.  The Conference/Planning Room embraces one Flat Floor Power Slide-Out that contains four workstations with overhead cabinets.  A large conference table is positioned off the center room to accommodate space availability. Two electronic equipment storage closets with racks contain small volt fans for ventilation.  A mounted DVD/VCR along with a 32” LCD Display Monitor complete the room.

The dispatch center consists of another Power Slide-Out with built-in two drawer file cabinets along with workstations.  The center is adorned with aluminum mini-blinds and laminate valances.  A 26” LCD HDTV mounted onto the rear wall finishes the look of the room.

The Galley Area includes a stainless steel sink with a Gooseneck faucet, a built-in Microwave, Norcold Refrigerator and under cabinet Coffee Maker.  All these accessories help the Operations Team to be more accessible while on the job.

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We at Universal Specialty Vehicles pride ourselves on our ability to consistently deliver customized specialty vehicles to our customers.  From custom designed mobile clinics to state-of-the-art police and fire command centers, USV can and will design and build a mobile specialty vehicle to your customized specifications.

Take the UCSD Eyemobile for Children as an example.  We worked in tandem with the staff at the University of California San Diego's Shiley Eye Center to create a mobile eye mobile that could help them achieve their goal of expanding vision outreach to low-income children in the San Diego metropolitan area.  From the creation of child-height mirror stations--used for glasses fittings with various children--to various other amenities, we at USV worked tirelessly to craft a solution that was appropriate to the very specific needs of our friends at the Shiley Eye Center.

Alternatively, USV worked tirelessly with LifeStream Blood Bank in order to renovate a redesign a set of previously constructed mobile blood banks.  Central electrical systems were replaced, furnishings restored and renovated, and the atmosphere of the entire unite was raised to incredibly modern standards of comfort and ease of use--a substantial benefit in an industry where patient comfort is integral to success.

While that may not sound electrifyingly innovative, it does represent USV's consistent efforts to adapt to the needs of our clients.  LifeStream was in need of renovations and USV possessed the versatility necessary in order to deliver on that need.  The Shiley Eye Center needed a customized solution for their stated vision and USV was all too happy to provide said solution.  We are a company, then, that is rooted in versatility; that ability to adapt to whatever needs our customers may have.  A versatility composed of products, ideas, and solutions.  A versatility that strives to meet and exceed whatever unique challenges and standards our customers present to us.

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On February 11, 2011 Universal Specialty Vehicles will be attending the 2011 Annual Health Care Symposium at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Huntington Beach, California.

This will be USV’s second time attending this symposium. We look forward to meeting fellow exhibitors and attendees. If you will be present at this event, please feel free to pay us a visit.

For more information on the 2011 Annual Health Care Symposium, please visit www.ccalac.org . 
We look forward to meeting you!