Homelessness, Health, and Humanity: Exploring the Role of Street Medicine

Course overview

Homelessness is a significant issue across the United States, affecting both urban and rural areas, and it remains a global challenge. The causes of homelessness, as well as potential solutions, are often subjects of intense debate. One group has emerged as a beacon of hope for individuals experiencing homelessness: street medicine. Since its inception in the early 1990s, street medicine has united social workers, nurses, and physicians in a mission to provide medical care and social support to those who lack shelter and access to traditional healthcare systems.