Erlanger’s Mobile Health Center "Turns Convenience Into Valuable Medical Information"

  • Thursday, May 28, 2015

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.  

Officials said, "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.

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 June and July.  Registration by internet or phone is required to participate in the screenings.  For more information, visit www.erlangerhealthfair.com or call 855-755-TEST (8378).  

6/8
 CVS
 3600 Hixson Pike
 Chattanooga

6/8
 Bi- Lo
 4011 Brainerd Rd
 Chattanooga

6/9
 Rite Aid
 5441 Tennessee 153
 Hixson

6/10
 Target
 4570 NW Frontage Rd
 Cleveland

6/11
 Walmart
 9334 Dayton Pike
 Soddy Daisy

6/11
 Bi- Lo
 4011 Brainerd Rd
 Chattanooga

6/12
 Pruetts Food Town
 1210 Taft Hwy
 Signal Mountain

7/6
 CVS
 2424 N Ocoee St
 Cleveland

7/6
 Walgreens
 1302 Congress Pkwy S
 Athens

7/7
 Food Lion
 95 Poplar Springs Rd
 Ringgold

7/7
 Bi Lo
 703 signal Mountain Rd
 Chattanooga

7/8
 CVS
 6802 Lee Highway
 Chattanooga
 Tennessee

7/9
 Bi Lo
 8634 State Highway 58
 Harrison

7/9
 Lowes
 2180 Gunbarrel Rd
 Chattanooga

7/10
 Bi Lo
 9213 Lee Hwy
 Ooltewah

7/10
 CVS
 2651 Hwy 40 SE Forke Plaza
 Cleveland


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