
Special to IFN
Iredell County has earned a Civic Excellence in Innovation Award from the N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) in recognition of its Mobile Health Unit.
The award was presented during the NCACC’s annual conference, which was held August 21-23 in Greenville.
Presented in partnership with Civic Federal Credit Union, the award recognizes successful county programs that demonstrate innovative solutions and cost/resource savings for counties.
“It was an honor for our mobile health team to receive this award for excellence in innovation. It is a powerful recognition of the hard work, creativity, and compassion that drives our mobile health clinic,” shared Brady Freeman, director of the Iredell County Health Department. “We are honored to serve our community in new and meaningful ways, and this award inspires us to keep pushing boundaries to improve access to care.”
The Mobile Health Unit, which began serving the Iredell County community in fall 2024, bridges the gap of delivering essential healthcare services directly to communities in need. By offering preventative care, screenings, vaccinations, and health education, the Mobile Health Unit addresses critical health challenges and barriers for patients such as limited transportation and geographic isolation.
Freeman, along with Mobile Health Unit Coordinator and Registered Nurse Tawana Covington, Unit driver and clerical support Shaun Smith, and County Commissioner Gene Houpe, accepted the award on Thursday, August 21.
To be eligible for a 2025 Excellence in Innovation Award, programs must have been implemented or enhanced in 2024. Entries were judged by county leaders, staff and past winners based on innovation, measurable results, efficient use of resources, and replicability for other counties.
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For more information about the Mobile Health Unit, visit https://www.iredellcountync.gov/1804/Mobile-Health-Unit