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REACH Medical Secures Mobile Clinic to Extend Vital Healthcare Services in Underserved Rural Areas


Ithaca, NY — September 20, 2023 — REACH Medical, a mission-driven non-profit clinic committed to health equity, proudly announces the launch of its cutting-edge medical van clinic. Rooted in equitable access to compassionate, low-threshold, and evidence-based harm reduction services, REACH Medical aims to revolutionize healthcare accessibility in New York State.


“We’ve been meeting people where they are since our doors opened in 2018,” Director of Operations Samantha Stevenson said. "A patient's address, internet access, transportation or lack thereof can no longer stand between the life-saving medication they need. We started with street outreach and medicine in 2020 and now it’s time to expand our services further to save more lives.”


With the acquisition of a medical van, REACH is embarking on a groundbreaking outreach initiative. The mobile unit will travel to underserved rural areas across the state. The van will offer a syringe exchange program along with a spectrum of harm reduction and healthcare services;

  • Safe disposal of used syringes
  • Sterile syringes and equipment for safer use
  • Abscess/wound and acute medical care
  • Vaccinations, including hepatitis A and hepatitis B
  • Narcan distribution and overdose prevention education
  • Referral to social, mental health, and other medical services
  • Education about safer injection practices and infection prevention
  • Referral to MOUD or other Substance Use Disorder programs at REACH
  • Screening and treatment for Hepatitis C, HIV, and sexually transmitted diseases


REACH conducts telehealth visits in 56 of New York State’s 62 counties, with particular targeting of rural communities and designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). The Mobile Clinic’s expected soft launch date is January 2024. 


For Referrals and Appointments

To schedule a telemedicine appointment or refer a patient, please call (607) 273-7000.


For more information about REACH Medical visit reachprojectinc.org and and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. 


Contact Information

REACH Medical

1001 West Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850

Email: contact@reachmed.org Phone: 607.273.7000 Fax: 607.273.7001

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