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Virtua's Pediatric Mobile Services provides children from infancy to age six in underserved communities throughout South Jersey with health services they need.
The fully-equipped program on wheels offers a range of services, including dental and developmental screenings, blood lead level testing, lead poisoning education, flu shots, back-to-school physicals, vision and hearing screenings, health education, community resources, and referrals to specialized services.
Call 609-304-0151 to schedule an appointment.
Check out our monthly calendar to see days/times when Virtua Pediatric Mobile Services will be coming to a neighborhood near you.
Please note changes to schedule and check back regularly for updates. To make an appointment call (609) 304-0151. Walk-ins welcome!
Thursday, June 1
Dental Screenings – KIPP Norcross Academy, 525 Clinton St., Camden, 9 am – Noon
Friday, June 2
Physicals - Acelero Learning-Pierce Ave., 1700 Pierce Ave., Camden, 9 am – Noon
Monday, June 5
Hearing & Vision Screenings – Winslow Township Elementary School #3, 131 Sicklerville Road, Sicklerville, 9 am – Noon
Tuesday, June 6
Physicals - Acelero Learning Center-Kroc Center, 1865 Harrison Ave., Suite 1, Camden
Thursday, June 8
Dental Screenings – Acelero Learning Center, 804 N. 27th St., Camden, 9 am – Noon
Friday, June 9
Physicals - Acelero Learning Camden, 331 Grand Ave., Camden, 9 am – Noon
Tuesday, June 13
Physicals - H.B. Wilson School, 2250 S. 8th St., Camden, 9 am – Noon
Wednesday, June 14
Developmental Screenings – Respond Inc., 309 Vine St., Camden, 9 am – Noon
Thursday, June 15
Dental Screenings – Acelero Learning-Pierce Ave., 1700 Pierce Ave., Camden, 9 am – Noon
Friday, June 16
Lead Screenings - Acelero Learning Center, 804 N. 27th St., Camden 08105, 9 am – Noon
Monday, June 19
Hearing & Vision Screenings - CFFS/Mosaic Early Learning Center, 2431 Burlington Ave., Delanco, 9 am – Noon
Tuesday, June 20
CV19 Vaccine Clinic — Voorhees Pediatric Facility, 1304 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, 9 am – Noon
Wednesday, June 21
Developmental Screenings – Respond Inc., 309 Vine St, Camden, 9 am – Noon
Thursday, June 22
Dental Screenings – My Angel's Playhouse Early Learning Childcare Center LLC, 6002 Wayne Ave., Pennsauken, 9 am – Noon
Friday, June 23
Lead Screenings - Acelero Learning Center-Kroc Center, 1865 Harrison Ave., Suite 1, Camden
Monday, June 26
Lead Screenings - Acelero Learning Camden, 331 Grand Ave., Camden, 9 am – Noon
Tuesday, June 27
Lead Screenings - C.A.R.E For Me Children’s Learning Center, 6002 Westfield Ave., Pennsauken, 9 am – Noon
Wednesday, June 28
Developmental Screenings – Respond Inc.-Bank St., 155 Marlton Ave., Camden, 9 am – Noon
Thursday, June 29
Dental Screenings – Respond Daycare, 548 State St., Camden
Friday, June 30
Hearing & Vision Screenings - Joy of Learning Child Care Center, 2909 US-130, Delran, 9 am – Noon
Wednesday, July 5
Developmental Screenings - Respond Inc.-Bank St., 155 Marlton Ave., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Friday, July 7
Hearing & Vision Screenings - Respond Daycare, 548 State St., Camden
Monday, July 10
Hearing & Vision Screenings - Respond Daycare, 548 State St., Camden
Tuesday, July 11
Physicals - KIPP Norcross Academy, 525 Clinton St., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Wednesday, July 12
Developmental Screenings – Respond Inc.-Fairview, 3001 Fenwick Road, Camden, 9 am - Noon
Thursday, July 13
Dental Screenings – KIPP Norcross Academy, 525 Clinton St., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Monday, July 17
Hearing & Vision Screenings - Respond-Pyne Point, 924 N. 8th St., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Tuesday, July 18
Hearing & Vision Screenings - Respond Inc., 309 Vine St., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Wednesday, July 19
Developmental Screenings – Respond Inc.-Fairview, 3001 Fenwick Road, Camden, 9 am - Noon
Thursday, July 20
Dental Screenings – Acelero Learning Camden, 331 Grand Ave., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Friday, July 21
Lead - Acelero Learning-Pierce Ave., 1700 Pierce Ave., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Monday, July 24
Hearing & Vision Screenings - Respond Inc.-Bank St., 155 Marlton Ave., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Tuesday, July 25
Hearing & Vision Screenings - Respond Inc.-Bank St., 155 Marlton Ave., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Wednesday, July 26
Developmental Screenings – Respond-Pyne Point, 924 N. 8th St., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Thursday, July 27
Dental Screenings – CFFS/Mosaic Early Learning Center, 2431 Burlington Ave., Delanco, 9 am - Noon
Friday, July 28
Lead - Respond Daycare, 548 State St., Camden
Monday, July 31
Hearing & Vision Screenings - Respond Inc.-Fairview, 3001 Fenwick Road, Camden, 9 am - Noon
Such tremendous need exists in the medically underserved areas across Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties, and our youngest residents, children from infancy to age six, often quietly suffer the most. Without access to routine exams and screenings, children with developmental delays and other health concerns are not identified early, so issues go undetected and unaddressed during a critical period of their development.
For children with limited access to nutritious foods and basic dental hygiene, it is often too late for healthy teeth by the time they get to kindergarten and see a dentist for the first time. Furthermore, children who do not receive their immunizations are not permitted to attend public school, leaving them at home for weeks and months at a time in aging houses and apartments that expose them to dangerous levels of lead.
Through a generous gift from the Joseph Lacroce Foundation, Virtua's Pediatric Mobile Services Program aims to address the health needs of children across South Jersey. The mobile program will bring pediatric services directly to those children who are living in medically underserved and impoverished urban and rural communities across Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties.
Virtua’s Pediatric Mobile Services Program team will provide a range of services, including:
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This program is made possible, in part, by Virtua’s generous philanthropic partners. To make a gift, please visit GiveToVirtua.org.
Thank you to the following supporters:
Early Detection and Intervention of Child Developmental Delay
High quality early intervention services can change a child's developmental trajectory and improve outcomes for children, families, and communities.
Services to young children who have or are at risk for developmental delays have been shown to positively impact outcomes across developmental domains, including health, language and communication, cognitive development and social/emotional development. Benefits to society include reducing economic burden through a decreased need for special education.
Early social/ emotional development and physical health provide the foundation upon which cognitive and language skills develop.
Decades of rigorous research show that children’s earliest experiences play a critical role in brain development. The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University has summarized this research:
Dental Care and Oral Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control, tooth decay is among the most common chronic conditions of childhood. One in 5 children, aged five to 11, and 1 in 7 children, aged 12 to 19, have at least one untreated cavity.
These numbers are higher for children from minority and low-income families. African-American and Hispanic children are more likely than white children to have cavities in their primary (baby) teeth and are twice as likely as white children to have untreated cavities. The disparity in untreated cavities continues into the teen years.
A report by the Pew Charitable Trusts states that untreated tooth decay "can cause pain and infection that may lead to difficulty eating, speaking, socializing and sleeping, as well as poor overall health." Tooth decay can also contribute to low self-esteem and dental health problems.
Dental problems can also adversely affect both school attendance and performance. A report issued by the U.S. Surgeon General in 2000, estimated that more than 51 million school hours were lost annually due to dental-related illnesses.
Click here for more information.
Lead Exposure and Lead Poisoning
There is no safe level of lead in children. As lead exposure continues to be an ongoing health challenge, it is important that parents take precautionary measures to keep their children safe and healthy. While exposure can damage a child’s learning and development, it can be prevented.
Lead can disrupt the normal growth and development of a child’s brain and central nervous system. While lead paint lead paint in homes built before 1978 remains the largest contributor to elevated blood lead levels in children, there are many different lead exposure sources, including water from leaded pipes and imported toys, candy, spices, jewelry, cosmetics, herbal remedies, and pottery.
The New Jersey Department of Health provides resources for parents to stay informed so child lead exposure can be avoided.
Who Is at Risk?
SNJ Today
www.snjtoday.com/story/39345312/camden-participates-in-national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week
TapintoCamden
www.tapinto.net/towns/camden/articles/camden-children-learn-how-to-prevent-lead-poisoning
Courier Post
www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2018/10/23/children-learn-dangers-lead-poisoning-camden-nj/1738582002/
www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2018/10/23/children-learn-dangers-lead-poisoning-camden-nj/1738582002/
www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/2018/07/09/virtuas-pediatric-mobile-services-unit-brings-care-children-camden/706523002/
www.courierpostonline.com/videos/news/2018/07/09/virtua-pediatric-mobile-services/752749002/
KYW 1060
kywnewsradio.radio.com/articles/camden-health-clinic-urges-parents-get-kids-tested-lead-poisoning
Burlington County Times
www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/news/20180817/virtua-pediatric-mobile-services-van-to-stop-in-willingboro
www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/news/20181025/mobile-units-aim-to-provide-resources-to-underserved-areas
www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/news/20180608/doctor-on-go-virtua-pediatric-unit-takes-services-mobile
Virtua Pediatric Mobile Services
(609) 304-0151
pediatricmobileservices@virtua.org
Monica Nolasco
Program Coordinator
mnolasco@virtua.org
Jennifer Brown
Driver/Courier
jbrown20@virtua.org
Kirsti Lim
Special Education Teacher/Developmentalist
klim@virtua.org
Cynthia Scott
Dental Hygienist
cscott@virtua.org
Sue McCleery
Pediatric Nurse
smccleery@virtua.org
Maria Emerson
Director, Rehabilitation Services
memerson@virtua.org
Making sure your child grows into a healthy adult starts from the moment they are born. Virtua’s Pediatric Mobile Services is dedicated to providing developmental screenings, essential health services and education to underserved children in our community, at the convenience they need.
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