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Health Care Hits the Streets in Yuba-Sutter
17 Jan
Summary
- Street medicine team provides care directly to vulnerable populations.
- Team offers medical, mental health, and housing support.
- Harmony Health's mobile unit delivers prescriptions and transport.
Harmony Health has launched a street medicine initiative in Yuba-Sutter, delivering vital healthcare services directly to vulnerable populations. The dedicated team meets individuals in encampments, vehicles, and on streets, offering medical and mental health support outside traditional clinic settings. This approach aims to break down barriers and build trust within the community.
The mobile unit provides immediate care, including wound treatment and medication delivery, and also facilitates transportation to appointments. Social workers on the team offer crisis support and therapy, addressing behavioral health needs on the spot. This innovative program is the only one of its kind in the region.
Funded primarily through grants, the street medicine program has already made a significant impact. By establishing strong relationships, the team encourages trust, making individuals more receptive to seeking further medical attention. Their efforts extend to connecting people with housing resources, offering a holistic approach to well-being.
