Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) is an innovative program that aims to provide community-based and individualized care to patients in our community who are at risk of preventable hospital readmission or repeated use of the 911 EMS system. Our District’s MIH program uses specially trained Community Paramedics to deliver this focused level of care to patients that frequently interact with the local emergency healthcare system. Our MIH Paramedics help enrolled patients connect with local resources and navigate barriers to better manage their health and reduce reliance on emergency systems. Patients are identified through analyzing the Department’s service data, referrals from EMS crews, and hospice patients enrolled with STRAC-contracted hospice agencies. Our MIH Paramedics drive a specialized RAV4 SUV, partially funded through a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, to maintain District ambulances for emergency calls.
Our District’s MIH Program focuses on:
- Preventing hospital readmission or hospice revocation with patients on hospice with STRAC-contracted agencies
- Reducing emergency system use by High Volume Utilizers of Emergency Medical Services.
In addition, the District’s MIH Program conducts a variety of injury prevention and health education activities to reduce the impact health emergencies in the broader community. These include:
- FALL Prevention education classes
- Home visits to reduce fall risk factors
- Chronic illness prevention and management classes
- Child Car Seat inspections
For questions about the MIH Program or to schedule an injury prevention/health class, please contact:
Stephanie Garcia, MIH Program Lead
830-321-1034
