The city’s Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) has deployed for action, aiming to deliver crucial health services right to the doorsteps of local neighborhoods where healthcare is more of a luxury than a given.
Making healthcare accessible where it’s needed most, the MMU is the new face of the city’s efforts to enhance the quality of life for its residents, said Mayor Jacob Frey. “Healthcare shouldn’t be a privilege tied to your ZIP code,” Frey commented in an official press event. According to a news release by the City of Minneapolis, the mayor emphasized the significance of the roaming medical clinic, proclaiming, “Our Mobile Medical Unit is on the streets, breaking down barriers, saving lives, and making sure every Minneapolis resident can get the care they deserve.”
The initiative isn’t just about setting up a few tents and calling it a day. Over $1 million injected into the project from national opioid settlement funds is ensuring that the MMU isn’t just another van, but a fully equipped medical center on wheels tackling the brutal opioid and fentanyl crisis head-on. The funding envelope covers staff, vehicle maintenance, and medical supplies critical for delivering essential services to the community…