{"id":259281,"date":"2025-05-12T07:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T12:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/?p=259281"},"modified":"2025-04-17T10:43:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T15:43:33","slug":"disease-management-community-paramedicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/resources\/disease-management-community-paramedicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Comment les services param\u00e9dicaux communautaires am\u00e9liorent-ils la gestion des maladies chroniques ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that almost <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/chronic-diseases\/prevalence-canadian-adults-infographic-2019.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">half of Canadian adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> live with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronic-disease\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avanmobility.com\/learning-center\/what-is-mobile-dialysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">le diab\u00e8te<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, heart disease, or COPD? That means millions of people need regular healthcare to stay healthy. But here\u2019s the problem\u2014many of them face barriers to accessing it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you work in healthcare, you\u2019ve seen it happen. People miss appointments because they can\u2019t travel. ERs get packed with patients who could have been treated sooner. Healthcare teams get overwhelmed just trying to keep up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The gap is clear: <\/b>Too many people aren\u2019t getting the care they need when they need it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And what happens when this problem isn\u2019t solved?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Health gets worse:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chronic conditions lead to serious problems when left untreated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Costs go up:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Treating a crisis in a hospital costs way more than managing it early.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Healthcare teams feel the strain:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> More patients rely on emergency care, stretching resources thin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, imagine a better way. What if healthcare could reach people instead of them struggling to get to a clinic? <\/span><b>Community paramedicine brings care to where people are, helping them manage their health before things get worse.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That\u2019s where mobile medical units come in\u2014they close the gap by making care more accessible.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 60px 0; padding: 20px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; background-color: #8cc63e; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 5px; line-height: 0; height: 40px; transition: background-color 0.2s ease, text-decoration 0.2s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/mobile-medical-van-buyers-guide\/?hsCtaTracking=e6fee05a-f7d4-496b-966d-f4b8e0e9ed75%7C0c46a06a-2f5a-467d-8bd2-e75709824eb9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nDownload the free mobile medical van buyer&#8217;s guide<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notre \u00e9quipe \u00e0 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MoveMobility <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has spent the better part of the last two decades manufacturing mobile medical vehicles for organizations like yours and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/questchc.ca\/participate-at-quest\/mobile-health-care-clinic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centre de sant\u00e9 communautaire Quest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We know you have many organizations you can work with. The goal of this article is to provide you with some more insight into how you can use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/paradmedecine-communautaire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">community paramedicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to improve chronic disease management all over Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you\u2019re done reading, you\u2019ll have a clearer understanding of how mobile healthcare can fill in the gaps in chronic diseases management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What is chronic disease management?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic diseases are long-term health conditions that require ongoing care. These include arthritis, asthma, high blood pressure, and kidney disease\u2014conditions that don\u2019t go away and can get worse without proper management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This kind of care is called chronic disease management or preventive healthcare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The goal is simple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: help people stay healthier for longer and prevent small health issues from turning into serious complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what chronic disease management typically includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Contr\u00f4les r\u00e9guliers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Tracking symptoms and adjusting treatments before problems escalate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Medications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Keeping conditions stable with the right prescriptions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Education and support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Helping patients understand their condition and make informed health choices<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lifestyle changes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Encouraging habits like better nutrition, physical activity, and stress management<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Screenings and monitoring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Testing for risk factors before they turn into bigger issues<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>How big is this issue in Canada?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 in 2 adults has at least one chronic condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic diseases are responsible for 7 in 10 deaths nationwide.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer, stroke, and chronic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41581-024-00820-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are on the rise, increasing demand for long-term healthcare.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But managing these conditions isn\u2019t easy for everyone. Many people struggle to get the care they need, and that\u2019s where the real problems start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What barriers do Canadians face in managing chronic diseases?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even when Canadians want to stay on top of their health, many face major roadblocks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s standing in the way:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Distance and lack of transportation<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rural and remote communities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Canadians living in rural areas often have to travel long distances to access healthcare services. This can lead to delays in seeking care and managing chronic conditions effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Overloaded healthcare system<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Long wait times<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In 2011\/12, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/reports-publications\/health-promotion-chronic-disease-prevention-canada-research-policy-practice\/vol-35-no-6-2015\/prevalence-patterns-chronic-disease-multimorbidity-associated-determinants-canada.html#:~:text=In%202011%2F12%2C%2012.9%25,appeared%20prominently%20in%20multimorbidity%20groupings.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.9% of Canadian adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aged 20 years and over reported having two or more chronic diseases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Financial challenges<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High costs of medications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Prescription medications have been consistently expensive in Canada, which has the third-highest drug costs of any OECD nation. In 2021, over one in five (21%) adults in Canada reported not having any prescription insurance to cover medication costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Mobility and disability barriers<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accessibility issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statcan.gc.ca\/o1\/en\/plus\/5980-disability-rate-canada-increased-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 million individuals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aged 15 and older have one or more disabilities in Canada. These individuals often face challenges accessing healthcare facilities that are not fully equipped to accommodate their needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>5. Mistrust or lack of awareness<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indigenous communities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Indigenous populations in Canada often experience health disparities and may have mistrust towards the healthcare system due to historical and ongoing inequities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When healthcare is hard to reach, chronic diseases go unmanaged. This leads to more ER visits, more hospital stays, and more serious health complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s why community paramedicine is stepping in to bridge the gap\u2014by bringing care directly to the people who need it most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How can community paramedicine help manage chronic disease across Canada?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-245695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Upright-Bed-and-Equipment-in-a-Mobile-Clinic-Van.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Upright-Bed-and-Equipment-in-a-Mobile-Clinic-Van.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Upright-Bed-and-Equipment-in-a-Mobile-Clinic-Van-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re probably more than aware that getting medical care isn\u2019t easy for everyone. If patients live far from a doctor, have trouble moving around, or can\u2019t even afford the travel costs, keeping up with chronic disease management can feel impossible. That\u2019s where community paramedicine comes in. Instead of people struggling to reach healthcare, healthcare comes to them\u2014right to the communities they live.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach is making a huge difference across Canada, helping people with chronic conditions get the care they need without long waits, expensive trips, or unnecessary ER visits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Healthcare comes to rural and remote communities<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many Canadians, especially those in small towns, Indigenous reserves, and Northern communities, the nearest doctor is hours away. That means a simple check-up can turn into an expensive, all-day trip\u2014or worse, not happen at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 18% of Canadians live in rural or remote areas with limited healthcare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How community paramedicine with mobile clinics helps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained paramedics come to the patient, so they don\u2019t have to travel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile clinics have medical equipment, testing tools, and telehealth connections for real, hands-on care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People get regular check-ups, screenings, and treatments where they live\u2014before problems get worse.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 60px 0; padding: 20px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; background-color: #8cc63e; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 5px; line-height: 0; height: 40px; transition: background-color 0.2s ease, text-decoration 0.2s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/7453624.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/7453624\/MoveMobility\/MM%20Website%20Downloads\/MoveMobility%20Medical%20Van%20Customization%20Options%20-%202025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nCheck out your customization options<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fewer emergency room visits<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/how-do-mobile-medical-vans-reduce-the-strain-on-emergency-rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency rooms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Canada are packed, with wait times stretching hours or even days. Many of these visits happen because people can\u2019t get routine care, so their conditions get worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 30% of ER visits in Canada could be handled outside of a hospital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>How can community paramedicine help with this?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained community paramedics check on patients at home so they don\u2019t need to rush to the ER.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic disease management happens early, keeping small problems from becoming emergencies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients get ongoing care so conditions like asthma, high blood pressure, or kidney disease stay under control.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>More affordable healthcare<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada\u2019s healthcare system covers doctor visits, but chronic disease management still costs money. Medications, home monitoring, and frequent clinic trips add up fast. In fact, 1 in 5 Canadians don\u2019t have prescription insurance, making it hard to afford treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>How community paramedicine can help:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No travel costs\u2014healthcare comes to patients, so they don\u2019t have to pay for transportation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community paramedics help manage medications and treatments, preventing costly hospital stays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some mobile clinics offer free or lower-cost medical services through local programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Easier care for people with mobility challenges<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-245693 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Side-View-of-Mobile-Clinic-With-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Side-View-of-Mobile-Clinic-With-Chair.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Side-View-of-Mobile-Clinic-With-Chair-400x267.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For seniors and people with disabilities, getting to a clinic isn\u2019t just difficult\u2014it can be impossible. Many healthcare buildings aren\u2019t fully accessible, and even when they are, the physical effort of getting there can be overwhelming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millions of Canadians live with a disability that affects their daily life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>How community paramedicine can help:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully accessible vehicles with ramps and lifts make getting care easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community paramedics can offer in-home visits for people who can\u2019t travel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients get the care they need without stress or struggle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Building trust in Indigenous and underserved communities<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone feels comfortable seeking medical care. Some Indigenous and underserved communities have had bad healthcare experiences in the past, leading to mistrust and delayed care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many Indigenous communities also lack local healthcare services, forcing people to travel long distances for routine check-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>How community paramedicine can help:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community paramedics work within communities, building trust and lasting relationships.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients see the same healthcare workers regularly, making them more likely to get help before their condition gets worse.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care is provided in a way that respects cultural needs and language preferences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Why community paramedicine is making a difference<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, community paramedicine removes many barriers to healthcare. Instead of waiting for patients to come to a doctor, it brings healthcare to them. This means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More people in rural areas get treated sooner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer preventable ER visits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower costs for patients and the healthcare system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better health for people living with chronic disease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Canadians struggling with chronic disease management, mobile healthcare is changing lives. Instead of being left behind, they get the care they need\u2014when and where they need it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Learn more about community paramedicine<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You came to this article because your organization is tired of seeing chronic diseases go unmanaged across the country. Too many people struggle to get regular care, emergency rooms are packed, and people in rural areas often get left behind. The reality is, when healthcare is hard to reach, chronic conditions get worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apr\u00e8s avoir lu ceci, vous avez appris :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why chronic disease management matters and the barriers many Canadians face<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How community paramedicine is closing the gap by bringing healthcare to patients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How mobile medical units provide real solutions for rural, low-income, and underserved communities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At MoveMobility, we\u2019ve seen firsthand how mobile medical units empower healthcare organizations like yours to provide healthcare where it\u2019s needed. Hospital strain is reduced, patient health improves, and more lives are saved. The vehicles we manufacture create real change in communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a better way to manage chronic disease in the communities you serve, we\u2019re here to help. Click the button below to talk to a mobility expert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not ready yet, we have a few other resources you should check out to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by checking out the video below on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/what-is-a-mobile-clinic-van\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camion clinique mobile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will give you a better idea of some of its features so you can determine if it\u2019s a good fit for providing community paramedicine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"lazyload smush-lazyload-video smush-lazyload-vimeo\" style=\"--smush-video-aspect-ratio: 800\/450\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/i.vimeocdn.com\/video\/1950670875-25a3a06e9f9ef2c208e69c2c7a02a8e1a218f562cdb410e2ce85c785f8f605a3-d_960?region=us)\" ><iframe title=\"MM MC Van\" data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1030185547?h=74bd08a326&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\"><\/iframe><span class=\"smush-play-btn\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play video\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span tabindex=\"0\" class=\"smush-play-btn-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, check out the article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/how-to-start-a-mobile-medical-clinic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to start a mobile clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 10 steps. This will steer you in the right direction in obtaining one for your community paramedicine program.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 60px 0; padding: 20px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; background-color: #58585a; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 5px; line-height: 0; height: 40px; transition: background-color 0.2s ease, text-decoration 0.2s ease;\" href=\"#request-info-form\"><br \/>\nParler \u00e0 un expert en mobilit\u00e9<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that almost half of Canadian adults live with a chronic disease like diabetes, heart disease, or COPD? That means millions of people need regular healthcare to stay healthy. But here\u2019s the problem\u2014many of them face barriers to accessing it. If you work in healthcare, you\u2019ve seen it happen. 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