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Mobile Health Meet Our Team Locations Resources for Families Contact Information Request an Apppointment     Email This Page Print This Page           Mobile Health Under the leadership of the Children’s National Medical Center and The Children’s Health Fund, the Children’s Health Project of the District of Columbia provides free, comprehensive health and dental care to children from birth to age 21. Using mobile medical units staffed by doctors and other health care professionals from Children’s Hospital, the Mobile Medicine Project offers physicals and check-ups, dental care, and the diagnosis and treatment of medical problems, illness, or social problems. The staff also provides care and referrals for children with special needs. The Mobile units visit 11 sites weekly, including several locations near public housing, and recently extended its operational hours at THEARC to offer care for foster children living in the District of Columbia. Traveling dental care The Mobile unit also offers comprehensive dental care for children in the District of Columbia. Services include preventative oral care such as cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealant application, as well as restorations and fillings, periodontal care, and elective surgical procedures. The state-of-the-art mobile units also offer digital X-rays, wheelchair access for children with special needs, and referrals to hospital specialists for orthodontics and oral surgery. Dental care is available four days a week at various locations All the mobile health and dental units accept Medicaid, HMOs, and private insurance. For families without health or dental insurance the staff will provide their services for free or help interested families find insurance. Conditions & Services Well child care, EPSDT, and immunizations Walk-in sick care Lead and tuberculosis screening Full laboratory services On-call 24 hour/7-day-a-week acute care Chronic illness management Hospitalization/in-patient care Subspecialty services referral Community health & parent education projects Grandparent support group Community outreach and referrals School physicals Cognitive/behavioral/psychological assessment Family crisis management Case management Comprehensive dental services MEDICAL LOCATIONS: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am – 7:30 pm Children’s Health Center @ THEARC 1901 Missisippi Ave, SE Mondays (2nd, 3rd, and 4th of each month): 10 am – 4 pm Benning Park Community Center, Ward 7 601 53rd St, SE Monday (1st of each month): 10 am – 4 pm Brentwood Apartments, Ward 5 14th and Saratoga, SE Monday (2nd, 3rd, and 4th of each month): 10 am – 4 pm DC General Campus, Ward 6 1900 Massachusetts Ave, SE Monday (1st of each month): 10 am – 4 pm St. Coletta of Greater Washington, Ward 6 1901 Independence Avenue SE Tuesday (2nd, 3rd, and 4th of each month): 10 am – 4 pm Atlantic Terrace Apartments, Ward 8 4319 3rd Street, SE Tuesday (1st of each month): 10 am – 4 pm Washington Jesuit Academy, Ward 5 900 Varnum Street, NE Wednesday: 10 am – 4 pm DC General Campus 1900 Massachusetts Ave, SE Thursday (1st of each month): 11 am – 4 pm Ferebee Hope Community Center 3855 8th Street, SE Thursday (2nd, 3rd, and 4th of each month): 11 am – 4 pm Edgewood Terrace 611 Edgewood St, NE Friday: 10 am – 4 pm Fort Dupont Community Center 24 Ridge Road, SE Back to Top