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MSM aims to address the unique needs of our local houseless population with collaborative, high-quality, and delivered care.
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Street Medicine Ophthalmology Needs Assessment
Lauren DeLamielleure, Lisa Gonzalez, Lauren Hucko, Taha Rasul Despite new developments and technologies to enhance eye health, the vicious cycle that exists between poverty and sight loss remains. Poor eye health and vision issues are multifactorial in nature, with sight affecting every aspect of health and quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 80 million Americans are estimated to be living with potentially blinding diseases, man
Approaching the dermatologic care of PEUH through a volunteer Street Dermatology model
PII: S2666-3287(23)00008-1 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdin.2023.01.007 Reference: JDIN 314 To appear in: JAAD International
The Case for Street Dermatology
It is no secret that people experiencing homelessness (PEH) have a high burden of skin disease [1]. Ranging from skin cancers to infections and chronic wounds, these diseases have a major effect on the overall health and quality of life of unsheltered patients. Skin and soft tissue infections are a leading cause of emergency department admission, particularly in people who inject drugs [2]. Additionally, many PEH are susceptible to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Street-Based Outreach in the Management of Skin Disease in Patients Experiencing Homelessness
Taha Rasul, Megan Mathew, Orly Morgan, Daniel Bergholz, Armen Henderson MD
Melanoma in an unsheltered male: a Street Medicine perspective
Emily Eachus, Taha Rasul, Megan Mathew, Daniel Bergholz, Jesse Obregon, Brian Morrison MD
Analysis of Blood Pressure Readings Among the Unsheltered Population of Miami-Dade County
Suhas R Seshadri, Orly Morgan, Taha Rasul, Daniel Bergholz, Armen Henderson MD
Gauging the Effectiveness of Text Message Reminders on Mobile Clinic Appointment Attendance Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Lauren Hucko, Nathalie Perez, Taha Rasul, Daniel R. Bergholz, Armen Henderson MD
Street Medicine in Miami: A Model for Direct Patient Care to the Unsheltered Population
Alana Moore, Taha Rasul, Daniel Bergholz, Armen Henderson MD
Lack of Awareness of Medication-Assisted Treatment Among Unsheltered Individuals in the Miami Medical District
Katrina Hayes, Taha Rasul, Daniel Bergholz, Armen Henderson MD
Understanding Chief Complaints of Unsheltered Individuals in the Miami Medical District
Jackson Anderson, Taha Rasul, Daniel Bergholz, Armen Henderson MD
Chronic Wound Management and Socioeconomic Barriers in a Street Medicine Setting
Jesse Obregon, Brittany Blake, Taha Rasul, Orly Morgan, Julie Schnur, Armen Henderson MD
Personal Identification as a Barrier to Care for the Unsheltered in the Miami Medical District
Jackson Anderson, Taha Rasul, Daniel Bergholz, Armen Henderson MD
Scope of Case Coordination in a New Street Medicine Program in the Miami Medical District
Samantha Herbert, Nidhi Gajakas, Neha Godbole, Sanjana Satish, Nathalie Perez, Daniel Bergholz, Taha Rasul, Amen Henderson, MD
Foot Health Needs Assessment
Wet Feet, Tinea, and Ulcers: A Needs Assessment of Foot Health in Miami Unsheltered Homeless Population Taha Rasul, Dan Bergholz Trauma or disease affecting the feet can greatly affect the lives of persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Our patients living nearby the Miami Medical District are subject to rain storms, hurricanes, and tropical climate conditions without protection from the elements. Homeless shelters have extended waitlists and sometimes are unable to a
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