Health & Wellness Recommendations | 2023 Update
4.3 . A Support a mobile healthcare program to provide basic primary care , mental health care and referral by exploring funding sources and convening stakeholders to implement .
City Facilitator : City Manager ’ s Office and Fire Department Timeframe : Medium term ( 1-2 years ) - In Progress Partners : JPS Hospital , Texas Health Resources Actions :
• The newly hired Public Health Nurse and the Arlington Fire Department public health team are connecting with various agencies including JPS Hospital , Tarrant County Public Health , Texas Health Resources , Medical City Arlington , Mission Arlington and UTA to facilitate creative healthcare opportunities for underserved communities .
4.4 . A Enact a program to provide free or subsidized rates on Arlington On-Demand ( formerly Via ) for residents in need .
City Lead : Fire Department and Parks & Recreation Timeframe : Medium term ( 1-2 years ) - Complete (& Ongoing ) Partners : Tarrant County Public Health Actions :
• Information on the Arlington On-Demand Non-Profit Free Ride Program has been provided to all Arlington non-profits and staff continues to encourage them to offer the free rides to those in need . The Grants Management Office allocated $ 70,000 for use by non-profits in 2021 with CDBG COVID funds ( available until 2026 .) The City continues to monitor usage and program marketing .
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