EPISODE 21- Southern Oregon’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program

In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast, Jamie Callahan talks with Sabrina from Mercy Flights’ Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) team—a program changing how care is delivered in Jackson County, Oregon. MIH meets people where they are (home, shelter, even an encampment) to bridge gaps after hospital discharge, reduce ER visits, and coordinate real, on-the-ground help.Sabrina explains:What MIH is (and isn’t): not medical transport, but treat-in-place, follow-up, and care coordinationWho they serve: all ages—from newborns to 104—across all of Jackson CountyServices they provide: medication reviews, fall-risk & home safety assessments, point-of-care testing, EKGs, breathing treatments, diabetes support, referrals, and care team coordinationHow MIH partners with Home Health (not replacing it) and collaborates with hospitals, primary care, and mental healthTheir role in Mobile Crisis Response with Jackson County Mental Health after the launch of 988How to refer and get help: (541) 858-2637 or mercyflights.com → Services → Mobile Integrated HealthcareIf you’ve ever left the hospital with a thick packet and more questions than answers, this episode shows how MIH helps people heal safely at home—and keeps them from bouncing back to the ER.📞 Team Senior: (541) 295-8230 📞 MIH direct line: (541) 858-2637 🔗 Mercy Flights MIH info: mercyflights.com → Services → Mobile Integrated HealthcareAt Team Senior™, our mission is to guide you and support you through the maze of Southern Oregon Long-Term Care.📞 For Team Senior resources, call: 541-295-8230Or visit our website for more information: https://www.teamsenior.org/