What We Do
Our dedicated Board of Directors work tirelessly in collaboration with community organizations, the City of Chicago, and most importantly-our Chapters-to facilitate appropriate street medicine right here in our city. Our medical student-led volunteer chapters - Loyola CSM, Streeterville CSM, University of Illinois at Chicago CSM, and University of Chicago CSM - administer care through scheduled runs in partnership with a host of talented non-profits throughout our city. Together, we work to address the variety of needs that our unhoused populations face, delivering both health and care right where it is needed most: where the people are.
Nationally, there is a 32-year disparity in life expectancy between the chronically homeless and the general US population. Delivering care on the streets is a start, but we at CSM do much more than patient care.
Advocacy
We identify opportunities for institutional and systemic improvements to make our city healthier.
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Education
We educate our community about issues that disproportionately affect the health of the homeless.
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Research
We conduct, facilitate, and share research on homelessness and healthcare.
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Service
We provide healthcare to those experiencing homelessness in Chicago, directly where they are.
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Support Our Patients. Support Our Work.
Board positions are now open. We are looking for committed, passionate people with diverse expertise and backgrounds.
Moments of Health, Homelessness, and Humanity
Captured by Lloyd Degrane
Captured by Lloyd Degrane
" CSM has taught me so much about this city. The interactions with community partners, patients, and our team are humbling and inspiring."
- Grace Park, CSM member 2018-'21
