Mobile Health Center

Dr. Gaspar is a general internal medicine physician who serves as medical director of the MedStar Health Mobile Health Center. In this role, she oversees operations of the unit and puts systems in place to optimize care for patients. Following graduation from McGovern Medical School at UT Health, she completed an internal medicine residency at Boston Medical Center, followed by a global and rural health fellowship at the University of Washington. Outside of work, Dr. Gaspar enjoys camping, hiking, running, tending to her house plants, cooking, traveling, and exploring new restaurants with her fiancé.

“The Mobile Health Center gives us an amazing opportunity to take an innovative approach as we work to serve unique patient populations in need of unique healthcare services. My experience in global health allows me to understand and approach the various challenges that go along with providing comprehensive medical care in a mobile setting.”

Shannon is a nurse practitioner on the MedStar Health Mobile Health Center. Her job is to assess, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and educate patients – many of whom have not seen a healthcare provider for many years. She is committed to caring for patients with complex medical and mental healthcare needs, with an ultimate goal to bridge the gap in healthcare disparities across Baltimore. Shannon is a graduate of Chatham University, where she earned a doctorate of nursing practice. Additionally, she studied at St. Joseph’s College of Maine, where she earned a master’s of science in nursing as a certified family nurse practitioner, and the University of Cincinnati, where she pursued board certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Committed to practicing what she preaches, outside of work Shannon enjoys exercising, preparing healthy meals, reading, watching movies, and traveling.

“I enjoy educating patients on how they can make changes to improve their health. I consider myself to be a change agent and healthcare advocate, who gets to be part of the solution by fostering and building trusting patient-provider relationships.”

Taceya is a medical assistant and community health advocate on the MedStar Health Mobile Health Center. She greets and triages patients, draws blood, assists clinical providers with procedures, facilitates referrals for patients in need of specialty care, and works to connect patients to community resources. Taceya is certified as a community health worker by the Maryland Department of Health. She is also certified as a registered medical assistant by American Medical Technologists. Outside of work, Taceya enjoys spending quality time with her children, exercising, hiking, bike riding, learning new things, and visiting vegan restaurants.

“I joined the Mobile Health team because I wanted a fresh start, and to be part of something that aligns with my personal desire to help people in need. No day is ever the same, and most importantly, the patient population we serve is amazing. I am grateful to be part of a team that supports my growth, both personally and professionally.”

Terri serves as the MedStar Mobile Health Center driver, responsible for assuring the unit arrives at scheduled sites on time. Additionally, as the unit’s patient registrar, she takes the lead in helping patients in need of care through the registration process upon arrival. Terri holds a CDL drivers license, and is personally committed to motivating patients to make good choices that can improve their health. She is married and has three step-children and two cats. For fun, Terri enjoys fishing and traveling, and is always up for exploring and trying new things.

“I have lived in Brooklyn, Curtis Bay, Westport, and Cherry Hill since I was 17 years old. I love being able to care for people who live in the same communities I have always called home. I can relate to our patients and their stories, and I also enjoy telling them stories of my own. I understand them and I want to help them.”