Serving Marginalized Populations in New York City
Within the current structure of the privatized healthcare system in America, it can be hugely challenging to find time and resources to reach out to underserved communities.
Original Articles
Community Volunteers in Medicine:
A Free Clinic for Pennsylvania’s Poor
Team-based care is the key to providing patients with everything they need. Given the challenges faced by patients, it is not enough just to visit the doctor. Many nonmedical factors play a major role in their health and well-being.
Street Medicine: Removing Barriers and Providing Care
Unsheltered homelessness continues to rise and largely contributes to the increasing numbers of those experiencing homelessness. Street medicine aims to meet individuals wherever they may be living, addressing pressing social needs while treating their medical conditions.
Providing Intensive Care for Children in Nigeria
Dr. Odiraa Nwankwor never imagined that he would eventually improve the health of countless Nigerian children in a lasting and substantial way, by creating, funding, and training the staff at Nigeria’s first Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Dental Care for the Homeless and Underserved
“So instead of a dollar,” Dr. Jay wrote, “I gave him my business card… ‘Let me see what I can do about getting you out of pain and replacing those missing teeth so you can function by eating and look good for a job interview. That’ll give you more benefit than my giving you a buck.'”
Read older articles here.