The Public Health Division has been contracting with John Muir Health, Inc. (dba Community Health Improvement), since August 2000 for the County’s use of a mobile van to provide healthcare services to low income families and individuals. Health care services include, but are not limited to, immunizations, routine physical assessments, basic treatment of primary health problems such as minor wounds and skin conditions, respiratory problems, tuberculosis, acute communicable disease, pregnancy testing, and pediatric well and sick care.
On January 7, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #22-780-19 with John Muir Health, Inc., (dba Community Health Improvement) for the County’s use of a mobile van to conduct regularly scheduled clinics which offer much needed health care services to low-income families and disadvantaged individuals in Central, East and West Contra Costa County, for the period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
Approval of Contract #22-780-20 will allow the County continuous use of John Muir Health, Inc., (dba Community Health Improvement) mobile van, through December 31, 2021. This contract includes mutual indemnification. Expected program outcomes include an increase in positive social and emotional development as measured by the Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS).
If this contract is not approved, many low-income families and disadvantaged individuals in Contra Costa County will not receive much needed health services.
This program supports the following Board of Supervisors’ community outcomes: (1) Children Ready for and Succeeding in School; (4) Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing; and (5) Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families.