HELENA, MT – Carroll College is proud to announce the launch of a new Mobile Health Unit—an exciting advancement in the college’s mission to improve health outcomes across Montana by expanding access to preventive health services and providing students with hands-on clinical experience in real-world settings. While the launch was made possible through a generous estate gift, ongoing support from Benefis Health System is helping to ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of this important initiative.
The Mobile Health Unit—a fully equipped, towable trailer designed to deliver personalized assessment, screening, and education—will be used for the first time during Carroll’s annual Mock Mass Casualty Incident training event on April 29, 2025. Following its debut, the unit will travel across Montana to serve communities that are traditionally underserved or lack access to consistent healthcare.
“The launch of the Mobile Health Unit marks a transformative step in our mission to bridge healthcare gaps across Montana’s rural and underserved communities,” said Dr. Lauren Swant, Director of Nursing at Carroll College. “This innovative initiative not only enhances access to essential health services where they are needed most, but it also enriches the educational experience of our nursing students by immersing them in real-world community care. We are deeply grateful for the generous Benefis Health System sponsorship that ensures the sustainability of this program—its ongoing support will have a lasting impact on population health and on the future of nursing care in our state.”
