SUU MOBILE WELLNESS VAN PARTNERSHIP PROJECT

The goal of the Interprofessional Mobile Wellness Project (IPE-MWP) at Southern Utah University (SUU) is to increase opportunities for SUU students to collaborate on interprofessional wellness initiatives to improve the health and wellness of rural communities and vulnerable populations in southwestern Utah.

The IPE-MWP is based on the Wellness Bus developed by the University of Utah Health in northern Utah The IPE-MWP is innovative in its use of interprofessional students to provide wellness and health promotion services.

The funding for this project was secured by Dr. Mark Siemon, SUU College of Nursing. The project will also provide an opportunity for SUU health profession students to encourage students in rural communities and minority students to consider different types of careers in healthcare.