Mercy University has received a $140,000 grant from the Phelps Healthcare Foundation to launch a new community mobile health screening initiative that strengthens access to care throughout Westchester County. This initiative will also provide Mercy’s nursing students with vital hands-on experience in community engagement and health promotion.The mobile health screening program will bring Mercy’s nursing students directly into neighborhoods to better understand social determinants of health, offer free screenings and provide health education. Services will include blood pressure checks, glucose monitoring and guidance on health promotion and disease prevention. The initiative aims to break down barriers to healthcare access in […]