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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!
Monday, September 4
Happy Labor Day
Tuesday, September 5
Physicals - H.B Wilson School, 2250 S. 8th St., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Wednesday, September 6
Developmental Screenings - Respond Inc. - Fairview, 3001 Fenwick Road, Camden 08104, 9 am - Noon
Thursday, September 7
Dental Screenings - Respond Inc. - Fairview, 3001 Fenwick Road, Camden, 9 am - Noon
Friday, September 8
Physicals - Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC), 1602 Pine St., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Monday, September 11
Lead Screenings - Respond Inc. - Bank St., 155 Marlton Ave., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Tuesday, September 12
Physicals - KIPP Norcross Academy, 525 Clinton St., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Wednesday, September 13
Developmental Screenings - Over the Rainbow CDC, 146 Route 130 Bordentown, 9 am - Noon
Thursday, September 14
Dental Screenings - KIPP Norcross Academy, 525 Clinton St., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Friday, September 15
Physicals - East Side High School, 3101 Federal St., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Monday, September 18
Lead Screenings - Respond Inc. - Fairview, 3001 Fenwick Road, Camden, 9 am - Noon
Tuesday, September 19
Physicals - Mastery Mcgraw Elementary, 3051 Fremont Ave., Camden, 9 am - 11 am
Wednesday, September 20
Developmental Screenings - Over the Rainbow CDC, 146 Route 130 Bordentown, 9 am - Noon
Thursday, September 21
Dental Screenings - CB Lamb School, 46 School House Road, Wrightstown, 9 am - Noon
Friday, September 22
Physicals - Mastery Charter School, 415 North 9th St., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Monday, September 25
Lead Screenings - Respond Inc. - Fairview, 3001 Fenwick Road, Camden, 9 am - Noon
Tuesday, September 26
Physicals - Camden High School, 1700 Park Blvd., Camden, 9 am - Noon,
Wednesday, September 27
Developmental Screenings - Over the Rainbow CDC, 146 Route 130 Bordentown, 9 am - Noon
Thursday, September 28
Dental Screenings - CB Lamb School, 46 School House Road, Wrightstown, 9 am – Noon
Friday, September 29
Physicals - Morgan Village Middle School, 990 Morgan Blvd., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Monday, October 2
Hearing & Vision Screenings - Head Start, 100 Maple Grove Blvd., Lumberton, 9 am - Noon
Wednesday, October 4
Developmental Screenings - Respond Inc. - Fairview, 3001 Fenwick Road, Camden, 9 am – Noon
Thursday, October 5
Dental Screenings - Hispanic Day Care, 3908 Westfield Ave., Camden, 9 am – Noon
Friday, October 6
Hearing & Vision Screenings - Hispanic Day Care, 3908 Westfield Ave., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Monday, October 9
Lead Screenings - Respond Inc. - Fairview, 3001 Fenwick Road, Camden, 9 am – Noon
Tuesday, October 10
Physicals - Joy of Learning Child Care Center, 2909 US-130, Delran, 9 am - Noon
Wednesday, October 11
Developmental Screenings - Respond Inc. - Bank St., 155 Marlton Ave., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Thursday, October 12
Dental Screenings - Joy of Learning Child Care Center, 2909 US-130, Delran, 9 am - Noon
Friday, October 13
Flu - Hispanic Day Care, 3908 Westfield Ave., Camden, 8 am - Noon
Monday, October 16
Flu - Cinnamon Sticks Learning Center, 600 US 130, Cinnaminson, 9 am - Noon
Tuesday, October 17
Flu - KIPP Norcross Academy, 525 Clinton St., Camden, 9 am – Noon
Wednesday, October 18
Developmental Screenings - Life Four Corners, 201 Clarkson St., Burlington, 9 am - Noon
Thursday, October 19
Dental Screenings - Life Four Corners, 201 Clarkson St., Burlington, 9 am - Noon
Friday, October 20
Flu - Life Four Corners, 201 Clarkson St., Burlington, 9 am - Noon
Monday, October 23
Flu - Respond Child Development Center, 554 State St., Camden, 9 am - Noon
Tuesday, October 24
Flu - Joy of Learning Child Care Center, 2909 US-130, Delran, 9 am - Noon
Wednesday, October 25
Developmental Screenings - Calvary Hill Preschool, 535 Mullica Hill Road., Glassboro, 9 am - Noon
Thursday, October 26
Dental Screenings - Wee Kids Early Learning Center, 1299 NJ-38, Hainesport, 9 am - Noon
Friday, October 27
Flu - Respond - Pyne Point, 924 N. 8th St., Camden, 8 am - Noon
Monday, October 30
Flu - Cooper’s Poynt School, 201 State St., Camden, 8 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
Debbie Vickers
Dental Hygienist
dvickers@virtua.org
Sue McCleery
Pediatric Nurse
smccleery@virtua.org
Kimberly Vicente
Community Health Worker
kvicente@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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