Annual Report 2024
MOBILE TEAM BRINGS BACK A STUDENT’S SMILE
Noah’s* teacher noticed he was struggling to stay awake and was isolating himself in the classroom. Out of concern for his well-being, and with permission from his mother, Noah’s teacher and principal walked him over to the OneWorld Medical Mobile Clinic. A medical evaluation and lab draw confirmed Noah’s Vitamin D levels were extremely deficient, leading to fatigue, weakness and depression. The Medical Mobile team set Noah up with a regimen of Vitamin D supplements and regular checkups to monitor his progress. School staff walked Noah to his appointments and noted any changes. Throughout his appointments, OneWorld staff members called his mother so she could play an active role in his treatment plan. Over time, Noah started entering the mobile clinic with a smile on his face. “It made me happy that our team was able to help Noah,” said Health Assistant Nancy Castillo. “Caring for our patients is about more
than providing medical services; it’s taking the extra step to understand their situation so we can best help them be successful.” Six months later, Noah was no longer falling asleep, had a bright attitude and was making friends at school. Noah’s success story is just one example of the Medical Mobile Clinic’s impact. In 2024, the clinic served 850 patients, mostly in the Bellevue, Ralston and Westside school districts. The clinic primarily serves adolescents. About 74% of patients who shared their ethnicity identified as Hispanic, and 47% of patients spoke a language other than English. More than 56% of patients were uninsured, and 25% were on Medicaid. Because of the Medical Mobile Clinic, OneWorld staff is able to regularly collaborate with schools and community partners to reach families with health care access barriers - and make an impact on kids like Noah.
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