Press release from K’ima:w Medical Center, an entity of the Hoopa Valley Tribe:

The K’ima:w Medical Center (KMC) is excited to announce the launch of a new mobile medical clinic dedicated to providing essential healthcare services to community members in the Hoopa Valley and surrounding region. This innovative initiative aims to bridge the gap in medical access, offering a range of services including medical care, dental services, behavioral health and health education directly to those in need. The mobile clinic will travel to various locations, ensuring that residents have access to quality healthcare without the burden of long-distance travel. By bringing healthcare directly to easily accessible areas, we aim to improve health outcomes, increase awareness of available services, and promote a healthier community overall.

The purchase of the vehicle was made possible through the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) under their Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) funding opportunity. In addition to the vehicle, KMC was able to use the $1.1M funding received to build a storage facility for the Mobile Medical Vehicle, purchase an ADA Lift Van, purchase another Behavioral Health rapid deployment outreach van, and provide funding for Crisis Care outreach services over a 3-year period.

The 40-foot-long Mobile Medical Vehicle was custom made and includes 2 exam rooms, a intake/waiting area, a lab area, and a restroom. The vehicle is fully ADA accessible.

In commenting on the vehicle, K’ima:w Medical Center’s Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Zumalt said “this mobile clinic will make a significant difference in the lives of many by meeting the members where they are at, helping to ensure that essential medical care is just a stop away”.

After touring the vehicle, KMC Board of Directors Chairperson, Angela Jarnaghan, stated “this will aid in our outreach abilities to our people and community. We appreciate all of the hard work our K’ima:w project and executive team made in making this happen. The Board is proud of this project and excited to see it come to fruition.”

The public is invited to the Mobile Medical Unit Open House on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, at 11 am. The vehicle will be in the rear parking lot behind the MAT Building at 515 Airport Road, Hoopa next to the Clinic. Lunch will follow the walk-through.