Baptist Memorial Health Care - Baptist Operation Outreach

What is it?

Baptist Operation Outreach is a mobile health care clinic for the homeless, the result of a partnership between Baptist Memorial Health Care and Christ Community Health Services. The van provides free acute and primary health care, information on disease prevention and guidance, and a medical home to thousands of area residents without permanent housing. Patients have direct and immediate access to medical examinations, health information, illness prevention and medications, as well as vision, dental and referral services. A certified nurse practitioner delivers screenings, health and developmental assessments for children, immunizations and other preventive care, diagnosis of medical problems, and treatment and management of specific disease problems and minor injuries.

Who is it for?

Homeless residents of Memphis, Shelby County and surrounding areas.

Why do they do it?

For many of the thousands of people without homes in Memphis, Baptist Operation Outreach is the only option for health care.

Impact

The mobile clinic provides about 3,000 patient visits a year, making Baptist Operation Outreach one of Memphis’ largest health care providers for the homeless.

Contact: Jason Little
President & Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 901-227-5134
Email: jason.little@bmhcc.org