Mobile Medical Unit team rescues injured Veteran in need

By Shannon Arledge, Birmingham VA Health Care System

May 4, 2026

Homeless Veterans patient aligned care team uses Mobile Medical Unit for lifesaving welfare check

In VA, health care means more than just appointments and prescriptions. It is about building relationships, trust and having people who notice when something seems off.

Recently, a small team from the Birmingham VA Health Care System’s (BVAHCS) Homeless Veterans Patient Aligned Care Team (HPACT) showed what this kind of commitment looks like in real life.

The Veteran, enrolled in the Homeless Veteran HPACT, had an appointment scheduled earlier that day. When she didn’t show up and couldn’t be reached by phone, the team grew worried. Instead of moving on, the staff chose to show the heart of VA’s mission: they went to check on her using the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU).