Street Health is a clinical outreach initiative that provides health screenings, care packages for the homeless population, and referrals for accessible follow-up care. The goal of the program is to bring basic primary care and specialized services to those with the most significant barriers and to create relationships and build trust amongst future physicians and individuals experiencing homelessness in Hampton Roads.
The Need
- Homelessness in Hampton Roads is a systemic challenge.
- Homelessness affects both families & individuals.
- Individuals who are homeless experience significant health challenges.
- This vulnerable population would likely benefit from additional screening .
- Access to healthcare among Norfolk’s homeless and attention.
Student Activities
- Students will be oriented to unsheltered street homeless in Norfolk, VA.
- Students and physician volunteers will conduct up to 12 screening clinics annually.
- Other duties as assigned.
Community Partners
- Norfolk Street Choir
- Norfolk Winter Shelter Team (NEST)
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- Efficiency and effectiveness of both developing and existing programs that provide healthcare to the homeless
Contact facilitators Richard M. Bikowski, MD, Katharine Schaffer, MD or Alena Stewart, PhD, MSEd by emailing vhscommunityengagedlearning@odu.edu. You may also contact Community-Engaged Learning for any additional questions.
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