Wake County Public Health is hitting the road! Access to health resources and services just got a lot easier for residents as Wake County debuts its brand-new mini-bus at the Town of Wendell’s Community Health Fair this Friday, March 28.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wendell Community Center, giving residents a first look at this exciting new service.

“Wake Wheels for Health raises the bar for Wake County as it allows us to go into the heart of our community and meet residents where they are,” said Wake County Board of Commissioners Chair Susan Evans. “We’re committed to making health resources more available to everyone and by bringing services directly into the community, we can better support our residents, especially those who may face barriers to accessing traditional health care.”

The mini bus is designed to bring critical health resources directly to Wake County residents. At Friday’s event, attendees will have access to a variety of programs, including support from community health workers and environmental health specialists who can connect them to available resources and education the County offers. Additionally, staff will distribute free COVID-19 testing kits to help residents stay safe and healthy.

Wake County plans to continue to have this service at future community events and locations, focusing on areas where health services are needed most. Residents are encouraged to visit the Wendell Community Health Fair to take advantage of these free services as well as services from more than 40 vendors, health screenings, raffles and food trucks the event will offer.

For more information about Wake Wheels for Health and its upcoming schedule, visit wake.gov/PublicHealth.