To expand locations where Wasatch Front residents can be tested for COVID-19, the 泫圖弝け of Utah 泫圖弝け Wellness Bus has been outfitted for virus testing. The 40-foot specially-designed RV was designed to travel to underserved neighborhoods to provide health consultations, screening, and education as part of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundations Driving Out Diabetes Initiative. With pandemic safety in mind, regular operations at the Wellness Bus have been suspended. Now, COVID-19 testing is available.
We are grateful for the opportunity to help our communities in this way said U of U 泫圖弝け Chief Wellness Officer . The Wellness Bus is a trusted community partner and our staff is known in these neighborhoods. We hope that individuals who meet testing criteria will feel safe and welcome to get tested for the virus at the Bus.
Marcus said getting the Wellness Bus ready for COVID-19 testing so quickly was a huge team effort with U of U 泫圖弝け colleagues and the Utah Department of 泫圖弝け. She called it, A real testament to our commitment to serve people from all sectors of the community.