Mobile Health Program

Comprehensive services for your child’s health 

Our Mobile Health unit offers a variety of services, including:  

• Daycare and school physical exams: Routine medical examinations designed to ensure that children meet the necessary health requirements for enrollment and participation in educational and childcare programs.  
• Vaccinations: Vaccines for children and teens under 19 years old who are uninsured or Medicaid-eligible.
• Well-child check-ups: Routine visits focused on monitoring a child’s overall health, growth and development.
• Sports physicals: Medical examinations specifically designed to determine whether a child or adolescent is healthy enough to safely participate in sports or other physical activities.
• Health education: Efforts to provide community members with the information and tools they need to live healthy lifestyles.
• Specialty care: We have a growing list of specialists who are offering appointments through the mobile health unit, including:
  • Adolescent medicine
  • Asthma care
  • Neonatology
  • Nephrology
  • Wellness and weight management

Why choose Lurie Children’s Mobile Health unit? 

• Convenience: We come to you! No need to worry about transportation or long trips to the hospital.
• Trusted Care: All services are provided by the same dedicated pediatric specialists you would find at other Lurie Children’s locations. 
• Community Focus: We’re committed to improving the health and well-being of children in the communities we serve. 

Your insurance options

For primary care visits to schools, only patients who have no insurance or are insured by Medicaid are eligible to be seen at the Mobile Health unit.

For specialty care visits at the Mobile Health unit, we accept one of the following types of insurance:

• Commercial Plans (usually provided by an employer)
• Medicaid Plans through Illinois Medicaid
• Exchange Plans (usually bought on the insurance marketplace)

Learn more about what insurance plans we accept.

We often let families know what services are covered by insurance before their visit. However, since some pediatric specialists and specialty services may not be part of your benefits, we encourage families to contact their insurance company directly. If services are not covered by insurance, the hospital asks for payment on the day of the visit.