“We are thrilled to report that this grant is the largest gift in institutional history, which attests to the strength of our partnership,” said Melissa Chappell, Executive Director of the Durham Tech Foundation. Fittings for glasses will take place in the front of the lab while exams will be conducted in the back. The unit is expected to be available for scheduling during school fairs and public events. Ockert said there also have been preliminary discussions on using the lab to support COVID-19 response efforts. The lab plans to serve as a space for Durham Tech Health and Wellness students and community members to take classes. “That’s why Blue Cross NC continues to invest in programs like Durham Tech’s mobile health lab that meet the needs of people directly where they work, live and play.” “We believe that every North Carolinian deserves access to health care, but factors like reliable transportation can prevent families from receiving adequate care for themselves and their children,” said Cheryl Parquet, Director of Community and Diversity Engagement at Blue Cross NC. Also, the mobile lab will allow us to engage with our community in new ways.” “The lab will allow our students to practice what they’ve learned in the classroom and show them firsthand what good their skills can do. “We are so excited about this new mobile lab and the opportunities it will provide our students,” said Melissa Oakley Ockert, Dean of Health and Wellness. Health fairs at public elementary schools, featuring basic vital sign, cholesterol, and glucose checks, and health and nutrition education to combat childhood obesity.Free dental pre-screenings and education.Fitting children for glasses and providing glasses free of charge.The mobile lab will primarily engage elementary-age children in underserved neighborhoods in Durham and Orange counties where transportation is a significant barrier to accessing health services. The gift is the largest in the College’s history. The new health lab will be used for community services and educational purposes.ĭurham Technical Community College and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) have launched a new mobile health lab as a part of a $1 million grant to the College, which will allow students and supervising practitioners to travel where care is most needed.
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