What is MobileMOC?
We are a free community clinic, providing no-cost primary care (annual wellness exams, preventative screenings, sick visits, chronic disease management, diagnostic testing), occupational therapy, social work, fall and balance screenings, nutrition screenings, memory screenings and more for adults 18+. Patients can be seen regardless of insurance status or payment.
“This program is uniquely focused on serving older adults and caregivers living in rural Tennessee. We’re using an interprofessional team to provide care in the communities where older adults work, live and play.”
Dr. Kristi Wick
Mission Statement
MobileMOC delivers innovative, interprofessional, and community-centered healthcare to older adults across rural regions. Through experiential learning, collaborative practice, and compassionate outreach, we empower patients, support caregivers, and strengthen community health systems. Our mobile, flexible model promotes healthy aging, enhances accessibility, and trains the next generation of healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, equitable, and person-centered care.
Funding
MobileMOC was initially funded by a $2.6 million grant awarded to the University of Tennessee’s School of Nursing from the Tennessee Department of Health as part of its Healthcare Resiliency Program. The grant-funded project is aims to improve health outcomes by providing preventive care, screenings, chronic disease management and social services directly to underserved communities.
Partnerships
