# Mobile Health Outreach

**Source**: https://collaborate.uw.edu/programs/mobile-health-outreach/
**Parent**: https://collaborate.uw.edu/

Health Sciences student volunteers and preceptors pose for a picture by the van at the end of an outreach.

A glimpse into the one of the Tiny Home Villages we serve.

MHO is a student led project; each outreach features two student van drivers whose preparation allows the outreaches to run smoothly.

Every outreach starts and ends with a team huddle; pre-briefs allow volunteers to get to know each other and the skills each person brings while debriefs allow volunteers to discuss their learning with the larger group.

Mobile Health Outreach Program Coordinator assists Tiny Village resident and her kitten.

Student volunteer takes vitals for a resident.

Interprofessional preceptors guide student volunteers through outreaches to maximize the learning.

In addition to providing limited scope care, MHO program offers free basic health and hygiene items to residents.

MHO Program Coordinator leads a discussion during an outreach.

Student volunteers pose for a picture behind the outreach table.

MHO Van is equipped with an awning and tents so we can offer services rain or shine!

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## Work alongside your health science colleagues to serve the needs of our local communities.

The Harborview Medical Center Mobile Health Outreach (HMC MHO) Program is a free clinic staffed by student volunteers and clinicians.  It provides supportive bridge-to-care services to residents of two Seattle Tiny House Villages, in collaboration with our community partner, Low Income Housing Institute. The HMC MHO meets the community where they are, and offers basic outreach and engagement, referrals, and acute and transitional medical care.

### Volunteer **Eligibility and Requirements:**

All graduate level health sciences students + BSN/ABSN nursing students are eligible to participate.  At this time, we are not accepting undergraduate volunteers.

The program seeks student volunteers who are:

1. committed to the values of service and health equity
2. willing to complete two hours of online pre-volunteer training, and
3. available to volunteer two times during an academic quarter (outreaches take place on Thursday evenings and every other Sunday afternoon)

Registration for student volunteers to help support this program during Fall 2025, Winter 2026 or Spring 2026 is now open. There are a limited number of spaces available for volunteers each quarter. After completing the registration a member of the MHO team will reach out with additional details about training and sign-ups.

**Questions about Harborview MHO?** Contact Ashley McPeek: mcpeekas@uw.edu

[Register](https://forms.office.com/r/uSALNdpExQ)

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## Additional Service Learning Opportunities for Health Sciences Students

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### University District Street Medicine (UDSM)

[**University District Street Medicine (UDSM)**](https://udstreetmed.weebly.com/) is a registered student organization that involves interprofessional students and utilizes that medical van for street outreach.  While UDSM is not affiliated with the HMC MHO Program, it is yet another opportunity be involved in similar work.  For more information please reach out directly to the UDSM leadership via their [website](https://udstreetmed.weebly.com/).

### School of Medicine/UW Health Sciences Service Learning Website

The [**School of Medicine/UW Health Sciences Service Learning Website**](https://servicelearning.washington.edu/) is another place to learn about service opportunities for health sciences students.