People without access to a personal vehicle have limited transportation options to access medical care, grocery stores, merchandise, and other essential services in the Jefferson County area. Finding information about available transportation options is a challenge for a significant segment of the population. With funding from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham and Lakeshore Foundation, a multi-disciplinary team conducted a Rapid Health Impact Assessment (HIA) on one of the most pressing needs for mobility challenged individuals: access to medical care.
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