Street Medicine Phoenix

About Us

Street Medicine Phoenix (SMP) is a student-driven interprofessional health care and social justice team coordinated by the Zuckerman College of Public Health that brings together students and faculty from the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, Mayo Clinic, Midwestern University, and Creighton University. We provide health care and other needed services to individuals experiencing homelessness directly where they are, whether in shelters, encampments, or on the streets. SMP utilizes a biopsychosocial, trauma-informed model of care, meaning each individual's well-being is holistically addressed in the context of their specific goals and needs. Our student volunteers and preceptors provide this goal-negotiated, person-centered care to ensure that each individual experiencing homelessness obtains what they need to improve their overall quality of life. Learn more at Street Medicine Phoenix's official website.

Street Medicine Phoenix in action

Our Mission

Our mission is to meet the unmet needs of Phoenix's homeless population living and sleeping on the streets.

Our Vision

Our vision is to walk side-by-side with and advocate for individuals experiencing homelessness in Phoenix as they strive to overcome personal obstacles and societal stigmas in the pursuit of well-being, happiness, and a home.

Our Services

Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Hemoglobin A1c Screening
Physical Health Assessment (heart, lungs, etc.)
Acute Medical Care (wound care, foot care, etc.)
Hepatitis A, Flu, & COVID-19 Vaccination
Narcan distribution
Vision Screening & RX Glasses
Veterinary Medicine
Mental Health Screening

Health and Hygiene Education
Medication Reconciliation
Functions and Movements Assessment
Assistance with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)
Social Determinants of Health Assessment
Referrals to Federally Qualified Health Centers and Other Community Resources
HIV & Hep-C Screening
And More…

*Data last updated June 21, 2022

News & Events

News Story

Next-Generation Providers Bringing Health Care to the Streets: “It’s my job to listen.”

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Students Start Street Medicine Phoenix

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State Organization Helps to Vaccinate Arizona Homeless Population

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Street medicine: Bringing health care to Phoenix’s unsheltered homeless

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Meet the Team

Alma Ramirez
Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator – Phoenix

Cecilia Rosales, MD, MSc
Associate Dean & Professor
Principal Investigator

Robert Fauer, MD
Medical Director

Jeffery Hanna, MPH, MSc
Co-Founder of Street Medicine Phoenix

Justin Zeien, MD, MPH, PGY-2
Co-Founder of Street Medicine Phoenix

Rotating Staff

Maria Jaime
Health Education and Promotion Professional

Wendy Nuñez, MPH
Health Education and Promotion Professional

Catherine Miller, BSc
Health Education and Promotion Professional

Recent Publications

Publications

Zeien J, Hanna J, Puracan J, Rosales C, Hartmark-Hill J. Engaging health professions students in community-based service learning through the design of a needs assessment survey. MedEdPublish; 2022. DOI: 10.12688/mep.19373.1.
Zeien J, Hanna J, Yee S, De Castro A, Puracan J, Ervin B, Kang P, Harrell S, Hartmark-Hill J. Education without walls: Using a street medicine program to provide real-world interprofessional learning. Journal of Interprofessional Care. 2022 Jan;11:1-9.
https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2021.2016663
Zeien J, Hanna J, Puracan J, Yee S, De Castro A, Ervin B, Kang P, Harrell S, Hartmark-Hill J. Improving health professionals’ and learners’ attitudes towards homeless individuals through street-based outreach. Health Education Journal. 2021 Aug;80(8):961-973.
https://doi.org/10.1177/00178969211037362

Oral Presentations

Surendra L, Smith J, McLelland M, Hanna J, Zeien J. (2022 Sept 24). A 12-discipline Interprofessional Model of Street Medicine. 18th Annual International Street Medicine Symposium, Toronto, Canada.
Zeien J, Hartmark-Hill J. (2021 Mar 10). Needs Assessment of the Unsheltered Homeless Population in Phoenix, AZ. 11th Annual Student Research Symposium for the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (Virtual).
Zeien J, Hanna J. (2020 Feb 21). Street Medicine Phoenix: Meeting Vulnerable Patients Where They Are At. Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute T.H.I.N.K. Academy, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Poster Presentations

Surendra L, Barlow K, Yang M, Poyorena C, McLelland M. (2022 Sept. 23). Saving Lives on the Streets: Narcan Distribution and Education Initiative for Phoenix’s Homeless Population. 18th Annual International Street Medicine Symposium, Toronto, Canada.
Nelson S, Yang M, Surendra L, Barlow K. (2022 Sept. 23). Promoting Autonomy: COVID-19 Rapid Test Kit Distribution Initiative Amongst Phoenix’s Unsheltered Population. 18th Annual International Street Medicine Symposium, Toronto, Canada.
Barlow K, Surendra L, Yang M. (2022 Sept. 23). REDCapⓇ Logic and Survey Implementation to Effectively Collect Data on the Streets for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness. 18th Annual International Street Medicine Symposium, Toronto, Canada.
Surendra L, Barlow K, Yang M, Poyorena C, McLelland M, Hanna J, Zeien J. (2022 Apr 01). Narcan Distribution and Education Initiative for Phoenix’s Homeless Population. University of Arizona Public Health Poster Forum, Tucson, Arizona.
– Third place award in Community Engagement category.
Yee S, Das E, De Castro A, Hanna J, Zeien J, Hartmark-Hill J. (2021 Oct 23). Use of the Plenoptika QuickSee to Fulfill the Vision Needs of Phoenix’s Homeless Population. International Street Medicine Symposium XVII (Virtual).
De Castro A, Yee S, Hanna J, Zeien J, Hartmark-Hill J. (2021 Oct 22). Utilizing Street Medicine as an Avenue for Administering the J&J COVID-19 Vaccine. International Street Medicine Symposium XVII (Virtual).
Zeien J, Hanna J, Puracan J, Yee S, De Castro A, Hartmark-Hill J. (2020 Oct 17). Utilizing REDCap® as an Electronic Health Record on the Streets. International Street Medicine Symposium XVI (Virtual).
Hanna J, Zeien J, Puracan J, Yee S, De Castro A, Hartmark-Hill J. (2020 Oct 17). The Benefits of Volunteering in a Street Medicine Program. International Street Medicine Symposium XVI (Virtual).
Zeien J, Hanna J, Kaur M, Puracan J, Hartmark-Hill J. (2019 Oct 21). Needs Assessment of the Unsheltered Homeless Population in Phoenix, Arizona. International Street Medicine Symposium XV, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Zeien J, Hanna J, Kaur M, Puracan J, Hartmark-Hill J. (2019 Oct 10). Addressing Health Disparities through Interprofessionalism in Street Medicine Phoenix. 6th Annual Arizona Health Equity Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.
Zeien J, Hanna J, Rosales C, Hartmark-Hill J. (2018 Oct 11). Needs Assessment of the Unsheltered Homeless Population in Phoenix, Arizona. 5th Annual Arizona Health Equity Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.
Zeien J, Hanna J, Rosales C, Hartmark-Hill J. (2018 Oct 03). Needs Assessment of the Unsheltered Homeless Population in Phoenix, Arizona. Arizona Public Health Association 2018 Fall Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.
Zeien J, Hanna J, Rosales C, Hartmark-Hill J. (2018 Apr 18). Street Medicine Phoenix – Providing Interprofessional Education on Phoenix’s Streets. University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix 2018 Scholarly Teaching Symposium, Phoenix, Arizona.
Zeien J, Hanna J, Rosales C, Hartmark-Hill J. (2018 Apr 11). Street Medicine Phoenix – Caring for Phoenix’s Homeless Population. Arizona Public Health Association 2018 Spring Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.
Zeien J, Hanna J, Rosales C, Hartmark-Hill J. (2018 Apr 06). Street Medicine Phoenix – Caring for Phoenix’s Homeless Population. University of Arizona Public Health Poster Forum, Tucson, Arizona.