South Raleigh News

Wake County Public Health is launching a new initiative to improve access to health resources through a mobile service. The debut will occur at the Town of Wendell’s Community Health Fair on Friday, March 28. This event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wendell Community Center, will showcase the new mini-bus service to residents.

Susan Evans, Chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, expressed the service's intentions: “Wake Wheels for Health raises the bar for Wake County as it allows us to go into the heart of our community and meet residents where they are.” She added, “We’re committed to making health resources more available to everyone and by bringing services directly into the community, we can better support our residents, especially those who may face barriers to accessing traditional health care.”

The mini-bus will provide essential health services, featuring programs supported by community health workers and environmental health specialists. Attendees of the event can also receive free COVID-19 testing kits.

Wake County plans to extend this service to future events, especially in areas with limited health resources. The community is invited to experience these services, alongside over 40 vendors, health screenings, raffles, and food trucks available at the fair.

For further details about Wake Wheels for Health and future appearances, visit wake.gov/PublicHealth.