Erlanger's Mobile Health Coach To Visit Several Locations In April And May

  • Monday, March 30, 2015

Erlanger’s mobile health center not only provides the convenience of health screenings to communities across the region, it has also gives patients peace of mind for better health and access to Erlanger’s cardiology specialists and accredited chest pain center.

 

Since August 2014, the Erlanger mobile health center has traveled throughout Chattanooga and areas north of Hamilton County and south into northern Georgia offering residents affordable health testing for risks of heart attack, stroke, aneurysm, and some cancers. 

 

“Erlanger is fully committed to the prevention and early detection of diseases,” said Robert Brooks, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer of Erlanger Health System.  “Since heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, our objective with these mobile health centers is to take heart screenings to convenient, public locations in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes, and improve the health of our communities.” 

 

Through the partnership with HealthFair, the mobile health center offers residents screening tests to assess their risks of heart attack, stroke, aneurysm, and some cancers.  Participants are pre-screened and testing is tailored to the needs of the individual.  Both basic and advanced packages are available depending on the amount of testing the participant requests. 

 

In about an hour, six tests can be performed to determine the individual’s risk for heart attack or stroke.  Ultrasound screenings of the heart and arteries include: 

 

  • Echocardiogram – Produces a video of the heart to detect enlargement of the heart, valve abnormalities, blood clots, and tumors.

 

  • EKG – Provides a picture of the heart’s electrical activity, which may predict pending heart attack, irregular heart rhythms and other abnormalities.

 

  • ASI – Measures the flexibility or hardening of the arteries.

 

  • Carotid artery ultrasound – Examines the carotid arteries in the neck to detect the presence of plaque, one of the leading causes of stroke.

 

  • Peripheral arterial disease test – Measures blood circulation to both the arms and legs.  Poor circulation increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

 

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound – Checks for aneurysms in the abdomen.  A four-hour fast is required. 

 

Each test in the Erlanger mobile health center is performed by specially-trained staff, and the results are reviewed by board-certified physicians.  Participants will receive their results by mail and have access to them through a secure online portal.  Individuals determined to be at high risk will be contacted by Erlanger’s staff to discuss and facilitate appropriate next steps. 

 

While insurance does not cover the screening tests, tests are potentially reimbursable from a health savings account, depending on the insurance coverage.  Participants are encouraged to check with their insurance provider regarding reimbursement. 

 

Below is a list of locations for the Erlanger mobile health center in April and May.  Registration by internet or phone is required to participate in the screenings.  For more information,  call 855-755-TEST (8378). 

 

4/2/2015

PruettsFoodTown

1210 Taft Hwy

SignalMountain

Tennessee

4/2/2015

CVS

3600 Hixson Pike

Chattanooga

Tennessee

4/3/2015

Food Lion

4340 Ringgold Rd

Chattanooga

Tennessee

4/4/2015

Bi Lo

9213 Lee Hwy

Ooltewah

Tennessee

4/6/2015

Rite Aid

5441Tennessee153

Hixson

Tennessee

4/8/2015

Walmart

9334 Dayton Pike

Soddy Daisy

Tennessee

4/9/2015

PruettsFoodTown

1210 Taft Hwy

SignalMountain

Tennessee

4/10/2015

CVS

3600 Hixson Pike

Chattanooga

Tennessee

5/4/2015

CVS

2651 Highway 40 SE

Cleveland

Tennessee

5/5/2015

Food Lion

95 Poplar Springs Rd

Ringgold

Georgia

5/5/2015

Food Lion

4340 Ringgold Rd

Chattanooga

Tennessee

5/6/2015

Bi Lo

8634 State Highway58

Harrison

Tennessee

5/6/2015

Lowes

2180 Gunbarrel Rd

Chattanooga

Tennessee

5/7/2015

Bi Lo

9213 Lee Hwy

Ooltewah

Tennessee

5/8/2015

CVS

6802 Lee Highway

Chattanooga

Tennessee

 

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