Street Rounds Provided by Miami Street Medicine
Miami Street Medicine brings free healthcare directly to people living outdoors, in encampments, under bridges, in shelters, and in other places where traditional care is out of reach.
Street medicine. Free urgent care. Community outreach. Medical education. Human dignity.
What are Street Rounds?
Street rounds are Miami Street Medicine’s direct outreach visits into the community.
Instead of waiting for people to find their way to a clinic, our multidisciplinary street teams go directly to people experiencing homelessness, poverty, unstable housing, and barriers to medical care across Miami-Dade County.
During street rounds, our team provides free medical support, essential supplies, counseling, follow-up care, and connection to longer-term resources.
Street medicine is built on trust. Our goal is not only to treat immediate needs, but to build relationships that help people reconnect with healthcare, safety, and stability over time.
Miami Street Medicine Street Round Overview
Miami Street Medicine’s street outreach teams provide practical, compassionate care in the places where people already are.
-
General health screenings
-
Medical evaluations
-
History and physical exams
-
Portable diagnostics
-
Blood pressure checks
-
Glucose testing
-
EKG support when available
-
Chronic disease support
-
Medication support
-
Wound care
-
Hygiene kits and essential supplies
-
Braces, slings, compression socks, and basic support items
-
Counseling and motivational interviewing
-
Patient education
-
Care coordination and referrals
-
Long-term follow-up and patient advocacy
MSM Provides Free Medical Screenings in the Field
Many people living outside or without stable access to care may go months or years without seeing a medical provider.
During street rounds, our team offers basic medical evaluations and screenings to help identify urgent needs, untreated conditions, and health risks that may require follow-up.
These screenings help our team understand what each person needs now and what support may be needed next.
Medical history review
Physical exams
Blood pressure checks
Glucose testing
Portable diagnostic support
Risk assessment for follow-up care
Risk assessment for follow-up care
Frequently Asked Questions about MSM Street Rounds
What are street rounds?
Street rounds are Miami Street Medicine’s direct outreach visits into the community. During street rounds, our team brings free healthcare, supplies, referrals, and follow-up support to people who may not be able to access traditional clinics or hospitals.
What services are provided during street rounds?
During street rounds, Miami Street Medicine may provide free medical support, basic health screenings, wound care, chronic disease support, medication support when available, counseling, patient education, referrals, care coordination, and follow-up.
How often does Miami Street Medicine conduct street rounds?
Miami Street Medicine generally conducts street rounds twice weekly. During these visits, the team provides medical outreach, patient follow-up, supplies, counseling, referrals, and care coordination for people experiencing homelessness or barriers to healthcare in Miami-Dade.
How can I request help for someone I’m concerned about on the street?
If you are concerned about someone living on the street or someone who may need free medical support in Miami-Dade, you can submit a Curbside Consult Request through the Miami Street Medicine website.
Who does Miami Street Medicine serve during street rounds?
Miami Street Medicine serves people across Miami-Dade County who face barriers to healthcare, including people experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, poverty, lack of insurance, lack of ID, transportation barriers, or disconnection from regular medical care.
Does Miami Street Medicine provide wound care during street rounds?
Yes. Wound care is an important part of Miami Street Medicine’s street outreach. People living outdoors may have limited access to clean supplies, transportation, or consistent follow-up care. During street rounds, the team may provide wound cleaning, dressing support, infection monitoring, referrals, and follow-up when possible.
Where does Miami Street Medicine conduct street rounds?
Miami Street Medicine generally conducts street rounds within about one mile of the Medical Campus and near areas where patients commonly need services.
This may include areas near Camillus House, IDEA Exchange, Mother Teresa Shelter, and other nearby sites where people experiencing homelessness, poverty, or barriers to care may be located.
Street round locations may vary based on patient needs, outreach priorities, safety, and community partner coordination.
From Street Outreach to Long-Term Support
A single visit can help, but ongoing care can change the direction of someone’s life.
Miami Street Medicine uses street runs to identify immediate needs, follow up with existing patients, and connect people to continued medical care and social support.
Before street rounds, the team reviews patient notes, care plans, and case management updates to identify priorities for that week’s outreach. Team leaders then guide providers, researchers, mental health professionals, and case workers into the community to follow up with patients directly.
Care Without Insurance, ID, or Judgment
We believe everyone deserves access to care, regardless of income, housing status, insurance status, documentation, or ability to pay.
Support Free Healthcare in Miami-Dade
Miami Street Medicine exists because people in our community believe healthcare should reach the people who need it most.
Whether you need care, want to make a donation, are interested in volunteering, or represent an organization that wants to partner with us, your next step matters.