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Caring for Those in Need
Wellness on Wheels
This mobile clinic, a joint effort between Atrium Health and YMCA of
Greater Charlotte, launched in early 2019. The mobile unit visits 16 sites
monthly and offers health screenings, lifestyle management, and health
“ Iris Cheng, MD clinic saw 200 patients in the community.
and nutrition education. Within the first five months of opening, the
Internal Medicine at Atrium Health
Carolinas Medical Legal Partnership
We are increasingly aware of the impact that In collaboration with the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and Legal
social, economic and behavioral factors have
on health. So, models that integrate social Aid NC, we provide health and legal services for social and legal needs that
care with medical care are being explored.” have an impact on overall health. Lawyers are embedded as specialists
in the healthcare setting to consult with staff about systemic and policy-
based barriers to care. Our goal is to help disrupt the cycle that returns
people to the unhealthy conditions that may cause clinic visits and
readmissions to the hospital.
Community & Academic Clinics
An example of our commitment to meeting patients where they are is the
Biddle Point Family Practice clinic. This clinic offers health services, a
food pharmacy, a medications pharmacy, pediatric dental care and more
to patients in the community where they live.
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