Today by Sunday, from 1 to six p.m. the cell well being car can be on show on the Chautauqua County Fair.

Before at present’s occasion, the county’s Health Department displayed the car at an open home Wednesday for the media, elected officers and county workers.

Dr. Michael Faulk, interim Public Health director, mentioned the car can be visiting varied neighborhood occasions, the place they’ll focus on a wide range of well being and social points.

During the truthful, Faulk mentioned the vehilcle can be out there for moms who’re breastfeeding their infants and would really like a quiet place to go. They may also have pamphlets out there on different well being subjects.

Pictured is the inside of the Chautauqua County cell well being car.
Photo by Gregory Bacon

In August, the cell well being clinic can be at Jamestown Community College’s Veterans Wellness Day occasion the place they’ll handle suicide prevention.

Faulk famous they’re within the means of making use of for his or her Certificate Of Need by the state. Once they get that license, they’ll have the flexibility to supply issues like vaccinations or testing for sexually transmitted ailments. That may help teams like those that are homeless and are unable to make a go to to a physician’s workplace.

The car is full with a full examination room, restricted laboratory capabilities, and a ready space.

For now, they’re utilizing the car for academic functions. “We want to start with outreach and education and initially get the word out about what the Health Department provides,” Faulk mentioned.

Some subjects embody the hazards of lead paint, clear water, providers for brand new moms, Narcan, drug habit, and extra. “We’re excited to get out there and start educating the public about what Chautauqua County’s Health Department does for our community,” Faulk mentioned.

County Executive PJ Wendel mentioned they first utilized to get the cell well being car in 2020 partially to help within the pandemic. At that point, it was troublesome to get provides, so regardless that they have been awarded the $400,000 grant, the car itself took about two years to reach.

Now that it’s right here, Wendel mentioned it’s going for use for neighborhood engagement for public well being and social providers. “It will bring access to the people,” he mentioned.

They’re within the means of scheduling visits to numerous communities and faculties. The Dunkirk Common Council has already given its approval to have the car go to their metropolis.

It may also be used for emergencies, ought to the necessity come up, for instance, involving mass casualties.

Emergency Services Director Noel Guttman mentioned he’s glad the car is prepared. “The addition of the new mobile clinic will be a welcome addition to Chautauqua County, and will add diversity and additional resources that Chautauqua County can offer,” he mentioned.