VERO BEACH, Fla. (May 14, 2007)—Beginning on Sunday, May 20, the VNA’s “Health Care on Wheels” mobile unit will begin serving Indian River County residents on Sundays, meaning services will now be available seven days a week. “We’ve been able to make this change thanks to the support of the Indian River County Hospital District and the dedication of our mobile unit staff,” said Monica Byers, the VNA’s Director of Professional Services. “Extending our services to seven days a week will allow us to better meet the needs of the community.”
Effective May 20, the mobile unit schedule will be as follows:
- Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fellsmere Community Center, 32 North Broadway Street, Fellsmere
- Monday: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Oslo Road and 20th Avenue, Vero Beach
- 1 – 8 p.m., Sam’s Club Parking lot, 5565 20th Street, Vero Beach
- Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Riverview Park, Harrison Street, SebastianWednesday: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Oslo Road and 20th Avenue, Vero Beach
- 1 – 8 p.m., VNA parking lot, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sam’s Club Parking lot, 5565 20th Street, Vero Beach
(lunch break from noon – 1 p.m.) - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., VNA parking lot, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach
(lunch break from noon – 1 p.m.) - Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sam’s Club Parking lot, 5565 20th Street, Vero Beach
(lunch break from noon – 1 p.m.) - Note: Patients must arrive at least 30 minutes before the end of the times above in order to receive treatment.
The VNA mobile unit provides a variety of healthcare services for Indian River County residents. The staff provides care—such as tetanus shots and treatment for minor cuts, bruises, infections and other non-emergency care—free of charge for sick patients without health insurance or a private physician. Wellness care—such as physicals, immunization boosters and health screenings—is also available as a convenience for any Indian River County resident for a nominal fee. Care is provided on a first-come, first-served basis; however, sick patients are given priority over those needing wellness care (i.e., physicals). For children to receive care their legal guardian must accompany them. For more information about mobile unit services, call 772.567.5551 or visit www.vnatc.com.
