Care-A-Van
Program Introduction
The Highland County Health Department Care-A-Van is a unique service provided by the health department. The Care-A-Van is a mobile medical center that is used to provide public health services to the population at different locations throughout the month. This allows those with limited transportation or time to receive vital vaccinations and screenings.
The CAV offers immunizations, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, health education for medical issues, headlice checks, weight checks, and other services are offered. For a more complete list, read below.
Services Offered
Assessment / Screening
- Blood Pressure
- Cholesterol Level - $10.00 fee
- Hemoglobin (iron) Level
- Lipid Profile - $30.00 fee - Requires a 12 hour fasting (no food or drink)
- Diabetes Screening - Requires a 2 hour fasting (no food or drink)
- Nursing Assessment
- Skeletal Development
- Height and Weight
- Headlice Checks
- Tuberculosis Screening - $15.00 fee (TB skin test)
- PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) - $30.00 fee
- ProTime - $10.00 fee
Teaching / Counseling
- Diabetes
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Cholesterol
- Diet /Exercise
- Health Education
Immunizations
- Infant through Adult
The CAV stops in all of the areas marked in brown. See CAV Schedule for specific site locations and times.
