PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER
Family Medicine Physician Assistant, Tanya Martin, PA-C, and Health Assistant, Nancy Castillo, work on the Medical Mobile.
Medical Mobile team helps young patient reclaim his physical and mental health
When Noah* stepped onto the OneWorld Medical Mobile Clinic for the first time, he was struggling to stay awake and isolating himself in his classroom. Noah’s teachers and school staff initiated the referral out of concern for his well-being. Once they received permission from his mother, his teacher and school principal walked Noah over to the Medical Mobile. A medical evaluation and lab draw confirmed Noah’s Vitamin D levels were extremely deficient, and as a result, his body was battling fatigue, weakness and depression.
“Through interviewing his mother, we learned Noah spent most of his time indoors playing video games and was rarely outside,” said Family Medicine Physician Assistant, Tanya Martin, PA-C. “His mother said Noah has a skin growth and was told by a dermatologist to avoid being in the sun.” Noah began taking Vitamin D supplements and had regular checkups at the Medical Mobile to monitor his progress. School staff walked Noah to his appointments and reported on his progress. Health Assistant, Nancy Castillo,
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