Telus Health and the Old Brewery Mission in Montreal announced Tuesday the launch of their second Health for Good mobile clinic, expanding their capacity to provide healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in the city.
“With this second mobile clinic, we are strengthening our capacity to meet the most vulnerable people where they are, and to offer them personal and practical support. We can now further connect with this population and work to find solutions that preserve dignity,” said James Hughes, CEO of the Old Brewery Mission, in a press release.
Since the launch of the first Old Brewery Mission mobile clinic, powered by Telus Health, in April 2023, the mobile health team has completed more than 20,000 patient consultations, according to the press release. The second clinic will enable the team to double the number of sites visited each week, “driving greater impact and providing even more individuals with access to essential health services, as well as administrative and housing support,” the release says.
“The first mobile clinic has supported 20,000 patient visits in just over two years — proof of what’s possible when we combine leading-edge technology with human compassion,” said Benoit Simard, vice president of Telus and vice chair of the Telus Montreal Community Board, in a statement. “This second clinic doubles our reach and deepens our partnership with the Old Brewery Mission. At TELUS, we believe healthcare is a right, not a privilege. By bringing quality care directly to Montreal’s most vulnerable citizens, wherever they are, we’re helping to restore dignity. This is Health for Good in action, and it’s how we build a healthier, more compassionate future for all Montrealers.”
The new, custom-built Old Brewery Mission mobile health clinic was designed by ékm Architecture and is equipped with Telus Wi-Fi network connectivity and Telus Health electronic medical record solutions.
The mobile clinic staff will provide services tailored to the needs of people experiencing homelessness, including healthcare, harm reduction and addiction services. In collaboration with Quebec’s health network and community organizations, the team will also offer services to help individuals overcome various socioeconomic barriers, including administrative, housing and legal support.
Photo borrowed from the Old Brewery Mission’s website
