In the Press
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In The Press
SMD’s Nedda Elewa speaks about falling temps and the impact on unhoused people in Detroit
Falling Temps Pose Dangerous Health Concerns for Unhoused People in the U.S.
Direct Relief
February 14, 2024
Wayne State students providing medical services for Detroit’s growing homeless population
State of Reform
July 17, 2023
Warriors in the Community, episode 12: Street Medicine Detroit - July 2023
Warriors in the Community, episode 12: Street Medicine Detroit
Warriors in the Community Radio Segment WWJ 950
July 3, 2023
Street Medicine Detroit creates field hand-washing stations for Detroit’s homeless community
Wayne State University School of Medicine News
May 6, 2020
Street Medicine Detroit creates field hand-washing stations for Detroit’s homeless community - May 2020
Medical students take to the streets to give free care to Detroit's homeless - NOV 2019
Medical students take to the streets to give free care to Detroit's homeless
CNN November 2, 2019
These doctors-in-training meet their patients under freeway overpasses and on street corners - July 2018
These Doctors-in-Training Meet their Patients Under Freeway Overpasses and on Street Corners
Detour Detroit July 31, 2018
Michigan, CDC tap Wayne State's Street Medicine Detroit to fight Hepatitis A outbreak - Feb 2018
Michigan, CDC tap Wayne State's Street Medicine Detroit to fight Hepatitis A outbreak
Wayne State University School of Medicine News February 23, 2018
Street Medicine Detroit Bridges Gap Between Medical, Homeless Communities - Sept 2017
Street Medicine Detroit Bridges Gap Between Medical, Homeless Communities
Crain’s Detroit Business September 10, 2017
Wayne State's first Spirit of Community awards honor School of Medicine faculty and students - Apr 2017
Wayne State's first Spirit of Community awards honor School of Medicine faculty and students
Wayne State University School of Medicine News
April 6, 2017
Spirit of Community Awards 2017 - Project Engagement - Mar 2017
Spirit of Community Awards 2017 - Project Engagement
Wayne State University
March 29, 2017
Wayne State holds first Spirit of Community ceremony - Mar 2017
Wayne State holds first Spirit of Community ceremony
The South End
March 25, 2017
BBC Podcast: The Response - America's Story - Feb 2017
BBC Podcast: The Response - America's Story
[SMD segment featuring clinical preceptor, Nurse Dean, starts at 4 minutes 20 seconds]
BBC World Service
February 20, 2017
Nation's annual homeless count reveals some surprises in Detroit - Jan 2017
Nation's annual homeless count reveals some surprises in Detroit
Detroit Free Press
January 26, 2017
WSU medical students to be featured in Street Medicine documentary - Jan 2017
WSU medical students to be featured in Street Medicine documentary
Wayne State University School of Medicine News
January 25, 2017
Engaging Detroit: URC's Contributions to Resurgence in the Motor City (URC Profile - Street Medicine Detroit) - May 2016
Engaging Detroit: URC's Contributions to Resurgence in the Motor City
(URC Profile - Street Medicine Detroit)
University Research Corridor
May 25, 2016
Street Run raises $3,000 for student orgs dedicated to primary care for homeless, underserved - Mar 2016
Street Run raises $3,000 for student orgs dedicated to primary care for homeless, underserved
Wayne State University Prognosis E-News
March 24, 2016
Detroit Pistons organization names Street Medicine 'Game Changers' - Mar 2016
Detroit Pistons organization names Street Medicine 'Game Changers'
Wayne State University Prognosis E-News
March 22, 2016
Street Medicine Detroit wins votes, donation at 'Detroit SOUP' fundraiser -- Jan 2016
Street Medicine Detroit wins votes, donation at 'Detroit SOUP' fundraiser
Wayne State University Prognosis E-News
Jan 20, 2016
Teaming Up to Provide Medical Care for the Homeless: Street Medicine Detroit -- Dec 2, 2015
Teaming Up to Provide Medical Care for the Homeless: Street Medicine Detroit
Michigan Health Council
Dec 2, 2015
DMC's Graduate Medical Education Research Day rewards medical student projects
Wayne State University Prognosis E-News
Apr 24, 2015
DMC's Graduate Medical Education Research Day rewards medical student projects (WSUSOM E-News) -- Apr 24, 2015
Pounding the Pavement: Compassion and Quality Healthcare Guide the Members of Street Medicine Detroit as They Serve Those Experiencing Homelessness (Parkview Magazine) -- Mar 2015
Street Medicine Detroit Honored at MLK Tribute Event
Wayne State University Prognosis E-News: Headlines
Jan 22, 2015
Article also featured in Healthcare Michigan, February 2015, Volume 31, No.2
Street Medicine Detroit Honored at MLK Tribute Event (WSUSOM E-News) -- Jan 22, 2015
Radio Interview with Esther Chae, Vice President, Tony McClafferty, Communications Director, and Dean Carpenter, RN, FNP-BC, Clinical Preceptor (CJAM 99.1 FM) -- Dec 21, 2014
Radio Interview with Nurse Practitioner Dean Carpenter, Communications Director Tony McClafferty and Vice-President Esther Chae from Street Medicine Detroit; Perspectives on Providing Care to those Experiencing Homelessness in Detroit.
[note: after clicking the link download the December 21, 2014 6-8 pm show and fast forward to minute 38:00 for the SMD segment]
CJAM 99.1 FM
December 21, 2014
Food For Thought: Perspectives on Foodborne Illness from Street Medicine Detroit
Thrive:D Street Newspaper
Oct 5, 2014
Food for Thought: Perspectives on Foodborne Illness from Street Medicine Detroit (Thrive:D Street Newspaper) -- Oct 5, 2014
Beat the Heat: Street Medicine Detroit Explains Heat-Related Illness and How to Cool Off (Thrive:D Street Newspaper) -- Aug 25, 2014
Beat the Heat: Street Medicine Detroit Explains Heat-Related Illness and How to Cool Off
Thrive:D Street Newspaper
Aug 25, 2014
On the Street Run: Expanding Access with Street Medicine Detroit (Critical Moment) -- June 19, 2014
On the Street Run: Expanding Access with Street Medicine Detroit
Critical Moment
June 19, 2014
Taking It to the Streets: How Street Medicine Detroit Offers Health Care to Those in Need (Thrive:D Street Newspaper) -- June 13, 2014
Taking It to the Streets: How Street Medicine Detroit Offers Health Care to Those in Need
Thrive:D Street Newspaper
June 13, 2014
Street Medicine Detroit Helps Homeless Patients
WDIV Detroit
Jan 7, 2013
Group of Doctors Take Care of Detroit Homeless (WDIV Detroit) -- Jan 7, 2013
Radio Interview with Allison Pianosi, President, and Dean Carpenter, RN, FNP-BC, Clinical Preceptor (CJAM 99.1 FM) -- Dec 22, 2013
Pavement Practice (MedLegacy) -- Spring 2013
Mobile Clinic Looks Out For Detroit's Homeless (WDET 101.9 FM) -- Apr 10, 2013
Mobile Clinic Looks Out For Detroit's Homeless
WDET (NPR Affiliate) 101.9 FM
Apr 10, 2013
Ask Florine: Spotlight on Street Medicine Detroit (WDIV Detroit) -- Mar 11, 2013
Healthcare Hits Streets, Aids Community (The South End) -- Feb 9, 2013
House Call for Homeless: Street Docs Find No Quick Fix (USA Today) -- Jan 27, 2013
Street Medicine Detroit Treats the Underserved (WDET 101.9FM) -- Jan 18, 2013
Street Medicine Detroit Treats the Underserved
WDET (NPR Affiliate) 101.9 FM
Jan 18, 2013
Street Medicine Institute Founder Inspires Medical Students
Wayne State University School of Medicine Prognosis E-News
Jan 10, 2013
Street Medicine Institute Founder Inspires Medical Students (WSUSOM E-News) - Jan 10, 2013
Wayne State Med Students Care for Homeless, Others on Detroit's Streets (Detroit Free Press) -- Jan 7, 2013
Wayne State Med Students Care for Homeless, Others on Detroit's Streets
Detroit Free Press
Jan 7, 2013
Students Bring Street Medicine Institute Founder to SOM
Wayne State University School of Medicine Prognosis E-News
Jan 2, 2013
Students Bring Street Medicine Institute Founder to SOM (WSUSOM E-News) - Jan 2, 2013
Stateside: Med team brings "street medicine" to Detroit's homeless (Michigan Radio 91.7 FM) -- Dec 18, 2012
Stateside: Med Team Brings "Street Medicine" to Detroit's Homeless
Michigan Radio (NPR Affiliate) 91.7 FM
Dec 18, 2012