Street Medicine Part 2: Cincinnati Initiatives
Description
What does it take to provide healthcare on the streets? This episode follow up on our previous episode with Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute. Join us as we explore the local initiatives of street medicine in Cincinnati with Keirsten White, Dr. Joseph Kiesler, Valerie Dowell, and Dr. Alexis Kimmel. Hear Valerie's moving journey to become a community health navigator and gain insights from Dr. Kimmel on addressing healthcare disparities for the unhoused in the emergency department. Finally, Dr. Kiesler discusses the intricate process of building trust with the homeless community and the importance of a consistent, multidisciplinary approach to care. Learn about the real-life obstacles faced by street medicine practitioners and how you can get involved.