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'Go to the people': Street medicine teams bring health care to the unhoused

Larry Valenzuela

July 11, 2023 |

CalMatters |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, California

Street medicine teams bring medical care direct to people experiencing homelessness in encampments across the state. There are currently 25 teams operating in the state, providing medical care, food, hygiene products, empathy and support to those in need. Street medicine teams provide both emergency and routine primary care, establishing relationships and building trust with the patients they serve.

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