RELATED: Rural hospitals are closing maternity wards. People are seeking options to give birth closer to home<\/a><\/p>\nWith years of clinical experience and a heart for community care, Swope operates a clinic in Swan Lake. Since she can\u2019t have a clinic in every small town, she\u2019s bringing the clinic to them \u2014 making regular stops in places that are easily accessible to people in those areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cI see Marsh Valley Mobile Medical bringing healthcare to rural people and the elderly in particular, as they are the most disadvantaged by harsh travel conditions and logistics,\u201d Swope said. \u201cThe goal is to bring healthcare directly to those who can\u2019t easily get to town \u2014 especially during the winter months.\u201d<\/p>\n
Through her mobile clinic, Swope provides a range of primary care services, including physical exams, management of chronic conditions, immunizations, and treatment of minor injuries. The clinic can also stock basic medications such as antibiotics for simple infections and supplies for minor procedures.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also want to be a resource for people with mental health issues such as depression,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m also looking into bringing food into town for the food distribution places during these tough times right now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Swope currently travels in her personal Toyota 4Runner; however, she has a van she\u2019s in the process of outfitting with the help of grant funding.<\/p>\n
While her mission focuses on providing access to care, Swope emphasizes that her service complements \u2014 not replaces \u2014 existing healthcare providers.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not trying to replace your main doctor in the bigger towns,\u201d she explained. \u201cI want to be there like an urgent care facility \u2014 a bridge for people who need timely help.\u201d<\/p>\n
Swope\u2019s plans for Marsh Valley Mobile Medical go beyond medicine. She\u2019s also exploring partnerships with Southeast Idaho food banks to help deliver fresh produce and healthy foods to residents in areas where grocery options are limited.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know how difficult it is to get fresh fruits and vegetables in remote areas,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019d love to collaborate with local food programs to get nutritious food where it\u2019s needed most.\u201d<\/p>\n
As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, Marsh Valley Mobile Medical\u2019s mission is \u201cbringing quality healthcare directly to the community.\u201d <\/p>\n
Swope welcomes feedback from residents as she refines her schedule and services.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to hear what people need and how I can best help,\u201d Swope said.<\/p>\n
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