The Big 5: How To

How Does Elders Transportation Support Dialysis Access in BC?

Did you know that kidney disease happens at much higher rates in First Nations communities right here in B.C.? When Elders need life-saving dialysis treatment, it often means a hard, exhausting journey. You’re worried about those long, long drives from your community on Vancouver Island or the Interior to the distant clinic.  You likely feel […]

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How Do Youth Outreach Vehicles Support At-Risk Youth?

Did you know that about 1 in 5 Canadian youth live with a mental illness or disorder? At the same time, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 34 in Canada.  These numbers hit hard when you work with at-risk youth every day. You see teens in northern Ontario […]

How Do You Start a Mobile Dental Hygiene Clinic?

Did you know that over 6 million Canadians avoid the dental care every year because of cost, distance, or lack of access to care? Statistics Canada shows how serious this gap is. If you’re a dental hygienist or a dental organization, you know the frustration. People in rural and remote areas can’t always get to […]

How Do You Keep Dust Out of a Wheelchair Accessible Van?

Dust might seem like a small thing, but it can cause big problems, especially if you operate a wheelchair accessible van. If you drive on gravel roads or in dry areas like the windy plains of rural Saskatchewan, dust can find its way inside fast. Every time you open the doors, more gets in. It […]

How To Prepare for Your MoveMobility Discovery Call

When you’re considering bringing a new mobile medical unit into a community, the questions might seem endless.  What will this look like for us and the patients?  What exactly do we need?  Are we asking the right questions?   If you’re at this stage, you’ve likely been researching and maybe feeling a bit overwhelmed by […]

Wheelchair Lift Handheld Control Lights Off? Here’s How to Fix It

You’re trying to get your wheelchair lift to unfold, but the button just isn’t working, and to top it off, the handheld control lights are off, too. It’s frustrating, especially if you’re running an organization that depends on this van daily. You can’t afford delays or issues that make transportation more difficult for those who […]

How Do You Run a Mobile Clinic on an External Power Source?

Is your organization thinking about getting a mobile medical clinic but feeling unsure about how to keep it powered? It’s normal to worry about how to run your clinic smoothly, especially in remote areas of Canada where electricity might be hard to find.  This is a big concern because you want your clinic to work […]

How to Apply for Funding for Mobile Medical Vehicles

Funding is one of the common problems and roadblocks that organizations encounter when trying to start a mobile medical program. Without proper funding for mobile medical vehicles, your organization will never be able to get your program up and operating. As a result, marginalized communities will continue facing barriers to healthcare, and lives could even […]