Medicine in Motion: How CAMC is bringing specialized care closer to you
Across the winding roads and rural communities of West Virginia, a new kind of health care delivery has taken shape. Vandalia Health Charleston Area Medical Center’s (CAMC) Medicine in Motion initiative includes a sophisticated fleet of mobile medical units designed to break down the barriers of geography and transportation – bringing essential care directly to people who need it.
The mobile medical fleet is a cornerstone of CAMC’s commitment to improving access to comprehensive care. These units are fully equipped clinical spaces featuring the same technology found at CAMC’s health facilities.
"Our mobile fleet is designed to bring quality health care to rural and underserved areas of West Virginia, focusing on detection of life-threatening diseases for early intervention,” said Terry Cox, Executive Director of Network Development and Program Director of Medicine in Motion. “We are committed to making high quality, compassionate care available to everyone regardless of where they live.”
Meet the fleet
1. Mobile Mammography
Breast cancer remains most treatable when caught early, but for many West Virginians, the nearest screening center is hours away. This 36-foot vehicle features a private mammography suite and an exam room. It is equipped with the same high-definition digital imaging technology used at CAMC’s hospitals.
- 2025 results: Our mobile team visited 32 unique locations and participated in 110 events. A total of 838 patients received mammography screenings on the unit.
2. Mobile Lung Cancer CT Screening
This 48-foot vehicle is dedicated to early lung cancer detection. Because West Virginia has some of the highest rates of lung cancer in the nation, this unit provides life-saving low-dose CT scans to high-risk individuals in their own communities.
- 2025 results: The mobile team visited 16 unique locations and participated in 26 events. A total of 85 patients received low-dose CT screenings on the unit.
3. Mobile Medical Unit
This versatile unit serves as a mobile primary care and specialty hub, providing routine health checks, vaccinations, emergency response and specialized screenings. Staffed by experienced nurses, it features two exam beds and advanced IT infrastructure. It connects patients in rural areas like Mill Creek, Rupert, Elkins, Broaddus, Rainelle, Beckley and Cowen with specialists in Charleston via high-speed telemedicine.
4. Community Outreach and At-Risk Services
Focused on the most vulnerable populations, this unit specializes in addiction care, women’s medicine services and outreach for at-risk individuals. Our staff takes this unit to rural and urban to provide basic health checks and essential social resources.
Accessing CAMC’s mobile units
As mobile access continues to grow, CAMC is proving that the future of health care isn't just about bigger hospitals—it’s about smaller, more agile ways to reach people who need care.
“This is not a one-and-done program,” Cox said. “We will continue to show up, forge relationships and build bridges for our communities. It’s the heart and soul of what we do. It’s who we are.”
Accessing the fleet is as easy as visiting a local clinic. While many screenings are open to the public, some services may require a physician’s referral. You can find the latest Medicine in Motion calendar and scheduling information at camc.org/MobileMedicine.
By bringing state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and clinical expertise into local neighborhoods, CAMC makes high-quality care less of a journey and more of a neighborly visit.