Mobile Medical Unit - "Whittier on Wheels"

The Whittier Institute’s Mobile Medical Unit brings diabetes education and care to the community.

Inaugurated in February 2004, this unique resource is designed to replicate services usually offered only in doctors’ offices, bringing them directly to the community. The Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) provides diabetes screening, general diabetes prevention and management information, and referrals to additional Whittier resources, including the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Program and Project Dulce.

This custom 40-foot motor coach features clinical care facilities, including two examination rooms, a retinal camera, and other advanced medical equipment. A plasma marquee displays diabetes statistics and information, while a team of clinical care professionals deliver services.

The unit also offers access to clinical research trials to people who might not otherwise be able to participate. As a result, individuals can enhance their knowledge of the disease, leading to improved communication with their physicians, as well as contributing to the development of advanced treatments. For more information about The Whittier Institute’s clinical trial programs, please click on the link provided. ( Clinical Trials )

To learn more about The Whittier Institute’s Mobile Medical Unit, please download the PDF brochure. ( mmuBus.pdf)

For more information on the Mobile Unit, contact George Hayes at hayes.george@scrippshealth.org or at 858-626-5633.

For more information about The Whittier Institute’s Diabetic Retinal Screening programs, please click on the link provided. ( Retinal Screenings )

If you are interested in the MMU visiting your organization or event, please fill out and fax the attached form to (858) 626-5680. ( RequestForm11_04.pdf)

We want to thank our sponsors who partnered with Scripps Health and The Whittier Institute to make this valuable resource available to the community: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pfizer, Inc., and the Confidence Foundation.

*Please note: you will need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the brochure and form. This can be obtained for free from Adobe.com.
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