Funding for Pediatric Mobile Van and Pediatric Dental Mobile Van was received during National Health Center Week

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – In a significant step toward improving healthcare access for children, Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) received a $400,000 check from the Honorable Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) on August 8, 2024, for a Pediatric Mobile Van and a Pediatric Dental Mobile Van. This special presentation, coincided with National Health Center Week, celebrated this year from August 4 to 10 under the theme, “Powering Communities Through Caring Connections.”

The Pediatric and Pediatric Dental Mobile Vans aim to expand healthcare access for children in the community.  These vans will travel throughout the community to provide essential services to children, ensuring that care reaches those who need it most. The first unit unveiled during the event was the Pediatric Dental Mobile Van, while the second pediatric vehicle is expected to be delivered by the end of this year.

“At JCTHS, we remain committed to providing every child in the community with the medical and dental care they deserve. Thanks to the support of Congresswoman Wilson, we will be able to expand health access for our community’s children,” said President and CEO of JTCHS, Ryan R. Hawkins.  “We are grateful to Congresswoman Wilson; she has been a continuous beacon of leadership and a strong advocate for our children.”

The event was attended by the JTCHS executive team, board leaders and children from Hosanna Community Baptist Church, who enjoyed games, face painting, and received special treats from JTCHS.

About Jessie Trice Community Health System

The Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc. is one of Miami-Dade County’s preeminent federally qualified community health care centers, governed by a remarkably dedicated Board of Directors (51% of which are users of the medical and dental services) and a diverse, incredibly talented, committed family of providers and staff. The 1st Federally Qualified Health Center in the state and 5th in the nation, Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc., is a Florida 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization that has been serving Miami-Dade County since 1967. JTCHS served its first patients from a trailer. Now, more than fifty (50) years after its founding, JTCHS owns and operates eleven (11) Comprehensive Primary Care centers, a 40 bed Women’s Residential Center for substance use, and are located in two (2) universities and forty (40) school-based health suites.

JTCHS knows and specializes in comprehensive health, offering a myriad of services to improve the health of the community. This includes: dentistry, family medicine, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, transportation, healthy start, obstetric & gynecological care, school-based health, community health promotions, health & wellness center, pediatrics, pharmacy, and ancillary services. For more information on the Jessie Trice Community Health System, call 305-637-6400 or visit jtchs.org.

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