Washburn University Harmony J. Hines School of Nursing Mobile Health Van Begins Fall Community Visits Sept. 1

Topeka, Kan. - Students at Washburn's Harmony J. Hines School of Nursing, a top nursing program in Kansas, do more than learn about the profession - they live it. Nurses provide compassionate care during some of life's most challenging moments. Through hands-on, clinical opportunities and simulation training, Washburn's nursing program is a leader in the state of Kansas.

The Harmony J. Hines School of Nursing mobile health van, in partnership with El Centro of Topeka, will be on the road this fall providing free health services to the community. Nursing students will conduct one-on-one consultations that include blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings. A Spanish speaking translator will be available.

Clinics will be from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the following days:

Sept. 1 - Iglesia Roca Fuerte (1101 S.E. Lafayette St.)

Sept. 8 - Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (201 N.E. Chandler St.)

Sept. 15 - El Shaddai Templo De Alabanza (1248 S.W. Buchanan St.)

Sept. 22 - El Encuentro (2054 S.E. California Ave.)

Sept. 29 - Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (201 N.E. Chandler St.)

Oct. 13 - Principe de Paz (1201 N.W. Central Ave.)

Oct. 20 - Iglesia Roca Fuerte (1101 S.E. Lafayette St.)

Oct. 27 - Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (201 N.E. Chandler St.)

Nov. 3 - El Shaddai Templo De Alabanza (1248 S.W. Buchanan St.)

Nov. 10 - El Encuentro (2054 S.E. California Ave.)

Nov. 17 - Iglesia Roca Fuerte (1101 S.E. Lafayette St.)

For more information on the Harmony J. Hines School of Nursing mobile health van, please contact 785-670-1525.

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