Virtua Impressions 2018

2 Malnutrition. Lead poisoning.Tooth decay. Autism and other developmental delays. All of these conditions disproportionately affect children in low-income neighborhoods, where resources for quality care are scarce and families often face obstacles that make traveling to doctor’s appointments impossible. On June 7, 2018, Virtua launched a program that will help solve this problem across South Jersey by bringing a range of services directly to underserved children up to age 5 in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties. Virtua Puts Children’s Healthcare onWheels Joseph Lacroce Foundation Supports Pediatric Mobile Services Unit with $1 Million Gift TM The new Pediatric Mobile Services Unit provides essential healthcare and education right in the neighborhoods that need it the most, offering services that include: • Developmental screenings • Oral health education and dental screenings • Flu shots • Lead poisoning education and screening resources • Referrals to resources for specialized care • Health and nutrition education opportunities for parents and caregivers • and more!