Role of Hospitals: Ascension Medical Mission at Home
Through Ascension’s Medical Mission at Home events, the health system delivers free medical care to those with limited access and who are struggling in the communities they serve. The program provides real-time delivery of organized health and social services to those who would not have access to care with follow-up care and continuity as needed. These free community health events give low-income and uninsured populations access to needed health services, including:
- Medical care
- Health screenings
- Behavioral health
- Dental care and oral hygiene
- Follow-up appointments and referrals Prescriptions at no cost
- Vision services Hearing screenings
- Foot washing
- Spiritual care