The Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (SHSU-COM) Rural and Underserved Health Club (RUHC) hosted a Mobile Wellness Clinic in Montgomery on May 3. With strong support from faculty and nearly 80 student volunteers, the event offered osteopathic care, clinical services and wellness education to more than 50 members of the community.
Club president and second-year medical student, Tyler Wood, said, “The mobile clinic was a powerful reminder of the impact we can bring directly to the community, meeting people where they are with compassion, knowledge and hands-on healing.”
Students like Wood engaged participants in conversations about preventive care, offered hands-on osteopathic manipulative treatment and provided resources, all while gaining practical experience in delivering community-centered healthcare.
Mobile clinics are uniquely effective at meeting people where they are – both literally and figuratively. By bringing care directly into neighborhoods, these clinics lower common barriers like transportation, cost and time, making health education and preventive services more approachable for those who may otherwise delay or skip care altogether.
