Wellness on Wheels

Setting up an appointment

Children are seen at the Wellness on Wheels clinic by appointment only, which can be scheduled after confirming program eligibility and receiving a referral. We cannot accommodate walk-ins. There are several ways for parents to receive a referral:

• Talk to your child’s primary care physician or school nurse about getting a referral to WoW.
• Attend a community event with a WoW representative or WoW clinic on-site. They can provide you with a screening to determine if your child meets the eligibility criteria.
• Parents and caregivers can self-refer. If you believe your child is experiencing asthma-related symptoms, reach out to us directly and we’ll see if your child is eligible for treatment at WoW.

After obtaining a referral to the Wellness on Wheels clinic, call us at 714-509-7571 to book your appointment.

At the appointment

When arriving for your first WoW visit, you’ll meet with a patient services representative. They will complete the intake process, introduce the clinic’s purpose and mission and conduct one or more social, wellness and/or mental health screenings to gain a complete view of your child’s overall health.

Next, your child will see a CHOC nurse who specializes in pediatric asthma care and who will provide a complete medical evaluation, including a physical examination, and additional testing, which may include:

• Pulmonary function tests
• Peak expiratory flow (PEF) tests
• Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) tests
• Skin tests for allergies

Based on the results, the physician or nurse practitioner may provide a formal diagnosis and offer in-depth education about the diagnosis, including symptom management. Then, they will create a personalized asthma action plan for your child, which may include:

• At-home therapies and treatments
• Allergen and environmental trigger reduction and avoidance
• Prescriptions for medications including inhalers and corticosteroids
• Exercise and nutrition plans
• Recommendations to community and wellness services
• Referrals to additional specialists

Our provider will then answer any questions, and the patient services representative will schedule a follow-up visit.

After the appointment

After your child’s first appointment, you can expect ongoing asthma care that goes beyond a single visit. While you’ll now have a personalized plan for at-home treatment tailored to your child’s unique needs, we will continue to offer guidance on therapies, track their progress and adjust their asthma care plan. We’ll also set up follow-up visits at your preferred WoW location and provide contact information so you can connect with our team anytime.

If your child could benefit from visiting doctors or medical specialists outside of WoW, we can make those referrals or offer recommendations to your primary care provider to ensure a seamless healthcare journey. We believe that the best asthma care involves more than medical treatments alone. WoW can connect families to additional health, wellness and social services, such as nutrition and fitness education groups, community support and other great resources.

Find a mobile WoW clinic near me

WoW visits many Orange County CHOC clinics, schools, school districts, community organizations, family resource centers, wellness events and other sites. Since we are a rapidly expanding program, we are always adding and visiting new WoW clinic locations. Contact us directly for our current schedule.

Donate to WoW

The WoW clinic exists thanks in large part to the incredible community support and philanthropic donations donated through the CHOC Foundation. If you would like to give to WoW, please donate through the CHOC Foundation donation page and designate your gift specifically for our program.

Volunteer with WoW

If you’re interested in volunteering with WoW, we have occasional opportunities for community members to get involved by promoting our services at health and wellness fairs, schools, community centers and food pantries. Call us at 714-509-7571 for more information.