News Details (Posted: October 27, 2007):

Scripps has set up a temporary mobile clinic in RB

Full Description:

A Scripps Health medical response team and mobile medical unit has been sent to Rancho Bernardo to provide basic medical services to firefighters and evacuated residents who are returning to their homes, Scripps said in a news release Friday. A volunteer team of physicians and nurses working under the auspices of the San Diego Fire Department will be at Rancho Bernardo Community Park, 18448 W. Bernardo Dr. near the fire department's base camp. Scripps is among other service providers, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross, who to assist people at a local assistance center set up at the recreation center at the park. The medical team will provide first aid and basic medical services. Patients with more serious medical issues will be referred to nearby emergency rooms. Mental health professionals from the Scripps Employee Assistance Program will also provide services to address stress and grief issues. The mobile medical unit and two treatment tents will be in Rancho Bernardo about one week, providing free medical services between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.