"On their Terms, On Their Turf"
We are an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to supporting learner-fueled street medicine chapters throughout Chicago and aim to improve the health and wellbeing of our city. Since August 2017, we have been delivering healing to those experiencing unsheltered homelessness. We don't wait for people to come to us. We take the care to them.
Our Mission:
Chicago Street Medicine works through 4 pillars to accomplish its vision:
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SERVICE
Maximizing health for people affected by homelessness in Chicago through elimination of barriers, direct health services, and continuity across health systems in collaboration with community stakeholders |
EDUCATION
Expanding skills and knowledge to raise informed consciousness about the clinical and structural issues surrounding homelessness |
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RESEARCH
Developing evidence to inform and transform healthcare practices to eliminate health disparities |
ADVOCACY
Changing healthcare systems, policies, and perceptions in collaboration with people experiencing homelessness |
Our Vision:
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