FAQs • Tuolumne County, CA • CivicEngage

Why is BOB important?: Our program is a much needed link between the schools, families, primary care doctors, and other health care providers involved in the overall care and well being of young people. It is not easy for families to obtain expert health care advice, and this can lead to tragic illnesses that might have otherwise been prevented.

We are here to provide health care, health education, and health resources to our county’s youth, especially when other ways to receive that care are not available.

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School Medical Van

1. Why is BOB important?: Our program is a much needed link between the schools, families, primary care doctors, and other health care providers involved in the overall care and well being of young people. It is not easy for families to obtain expert health care advice, and this can lead to tragic illnesses that might have otherwise been prevented.

We are here to provide health care, health education, and health resources to our county’s youth, especially when other ways to receive that care are not available.

2. Who pays for BOB?: The health van was made possible through a start-up grant from the Sonora Area Foundation and the Irving J. Symons Foundation in 2007. To continue providing services to Tuolumne County youth, the health van must bill for services through Medi-Cal, Family Pact, CHDP, or cash payments.

Our billing procedures keep costs to students low by utilizing other grant funds, state outreach reimbursement programs, school payments, and agency grants.