<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0xktvK_1Crqlbw900" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0xktvK_1Crqlbw900" width="1200" height="600" >WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Health care access is expanding in northern Walton County with the launch of a new mobile health unit designed to bring screenings and resources directly to residents.After six months of work, the Northwest Florida Health Council on Tuesday introduced Wellness on Wheels at the Florida Department of Health in Walton County.The mobile unit is funded by a $55,000 grant from the St. Joe Community Foundation and created in collaboration with the Walton Community Health Improvement Partnership.“It’s the first regular mobile health unit that does screenings every day for the whole county,” said Kyle Merritt, Executive Director of the Northwest Florida Health Council.Officials said the unit will provide screenings for diabetes, hypertension, vision issues, heart disease, and more. It can also support a range of emergency response efforts.During Tuesday’s event, guests toured the mobile facility and got an inside look at its layout and features.“It was really thought out. Each piece of it was thought out,” attendee Billy Stewart said. “You have a bench for the people waiting to get tested. They have a nice comfortable area where they’re going to get tested.”According to the Walton Community Health Improvement Partnership, Walton County has one primary care doctor for every 2,220 residents, with transportation and cost among the biggest barriers to care. Officials believe Wellness on Wheels will help improve access and lower that ratio over time.“It’s a resource that we want to be able to give to everyone,” Merritt said.Officials say screening schedules and locations will be posted online.To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WJHG on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter).Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Email news@wjhg.com. Please include the article’s headline in your message.Keep up with all the biggest headlines on the WJHG News app, and check out what’s happening outside using the WJHG Weather app.</div></body>

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WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Health care access is expanding in northern Walton County with the launch of a new mobile health unit designed to bring screenings and resources directly to residents. After six months of work, the Northwest Florida Health Council on Tuesday introduced Wellness on Wheels at the...

Wellness on Wheels launches in Walton County

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WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Health care access is expanding in northern Walton County with the launch of a new mobile health unit designed to bring s

Wellness on Wheels launches in Walton County

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