UNC School of Nursing Mobile Health Clinic helps students meet school entry health requirements

A group of ten smiling healthcare workers, some in scrubs and others in casual clothing, stand together indoors in front of a gray wall and stacked chairs.

The UNC School of Nursing Mobile Health Clinic made a significant impact this fall by providing more than 100 free school health assessments, a required step for children entering North Carolina public schools.

These assessments, which include hearing and vision screening along with a record of required immunizations, play a direct role in keeping children in school. Without them, students may face expulsion. For many families in North Carolina, especially newcomer and low-income families, access to these services can be limited. As a result, some children struggle to meet the requirement, placing both their health and their academic paths at risk.

To help meet this need, the UNC School of Nursing Mobile Health Clinic collaborated with Alliance Health, the Wake County Health Department and UNC School of Nursing faculty and students to organize community events offering free health assessments. The School Health Fair was created to help bridge this gap and connect families with community resources.

The largest event took place on September 13, 2025, at Roberts Park in Wake County, where more than 70 students received school health assessments, a single-day effort that helped many children stay on track for the school year.

The work of the UNC School of Nursing Mobile Health Clinic and its partners continues to expand access to essential health services for students across the region.