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What does it take to provide healthcare on the streets? This episode follow up on our previous episode with Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute. Join us as we explore the local initiatives of street medicine in Cincinnati with Keirsten White, Dr. Joseph Kiesler, Valerie Dowell, and Dr. Alexis Kimmel. Hear Valerie's moving journey to become a community health navigator and gain insights from Dr. Kimmel on addressing healthcare disparities for the unhoused in the emergency department. Finally, Dr. Kiesler discusses the intricate process of building trust with the homeless community and the importance of a consistent, multidisciplinary approach to care. Learn about the real-life obstacles faced by street medicine practitioners and how you can get involved.

Dave Lettrich and Dr Jim Withers join Ethics talk to discuss how street outreach programs help mitigate harms of drug use among people experiencing homelessness.  Recorded February 21, 2024.  Read the full July 2024 issue on Harm Reduction and Opioid Use Disorder for free at JournalOfEthics.org

Andrew's guest on this episode is Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute, an organization dedicated to facilitating and enhancing the provision of healthcare to the unsheltered homeless directly where they live. Tune in to hear about his visionary philosophy that led to the creation of the Street Medicine Institute, and how sometimes the best healthcare we can provide is by bringing our services directly to where they are most needed.

Episode 136: Street Med 2.      Future Dr. Bedi presents the history and purpose of street medicine and shares why she became interested in this topic. Dr. Saito tells his personal experience and shares the particular challenges of unhoused patients.Written by Indudeep Bedi, OMS III, MSIII, Western University of Health Sciences. Comments by Steven Saito, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.Indu: I want to talk about street medicine in some general terms, as well as Tracy Kidder's article published in the NYT this year, called "You have to learn to listen," which is based on Kidder's book Rough Sleepers, on Dr. Jim O'Connell's work with the Boston homeless community.  Dr. Saito: Let's start by talking about street medicine in general. What exactly is street medicine? Street medicine was a term coined by Dr. Jim Withers, from Pittsburgh, who has been practicing the art since the 90s. He founded the Street Medicine Institute (SMI) in 2009, which strives to connect providers worldwide to address homelessness. Providers practice healthcare, of course, but first and foremost, it is about building relationships and demonstrating you are one of them instead of the power differential that usually exists in our system. It requires a paradigm shift, and it's a shift in thinking. Dr. Jim Withers himself, for example, began to wear ragged clothes and put dirt in his hair to show these vulnerable individuals that he was accepting of who they were and respected them for it. In return, they respected him. Dr. Saito: Do you know of other programs which exist? There are a bunch of programs now that have spurred up, such as Doctors without Walls, San Francisco's community health center, of course, are very own CSV, and the Boston Pine Street shelter, which I will talk about more. The SMI publishes an annual report, and there are about 50 independent street medicine programs nationwide. Many global programs have sprung up, too. An international street medicine symposium was founded in 2005. In general, this is an excellent community of providers who can share best practices regarding this unique population. Even a student coalition at the SMI helps get student-run programs off the ground. Dr. Saito: What is one of the homeless community's biggest problems? That is a tricky question because of the complexity surrounding this issue. I will tackle this by answering that housing is one of the most considerable problems. The housing may be either transitional or permanent. Transitional operates to get the individual immediately off the street. In contrast, permanent housing takes longer to find, but many charities have bought real estate to create permanent housing. Permanent housing also includes the individual being vetted, in a lot of cases, to make sure that they will do okay if they have a place of their own. Are they able to be independent? Can they pay rent? Do they have a job? In 2009, however, a new program was implemented known as Housing First. This social program provided "a no-strings-attached" housing to the homeless population with substance use and mental health problems. What was great about this program is it was found that the relapse rate was much lower in this population when compared with other programs. In 2018, however, due to gentrification and rent increases, there was a very steep rise in homelessness in cities on the west coast, such as Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. To combat this, many state-wide programs were established that work with healthcare providers to provide these individuals with the help they need. Dr. Saito: What is the article "You have to learn to listen" about?I would first like to read a short excerpt from the article: "In American cities, visions of the miseries that accompany homelessness confront us every day — bodies lying in doorways, women standing on corners with their imploring cardboard signs dissolving in the rain. And yet, through a curious sleight of mind, we step over the bodies, drive past the mendicants, return to our own problems. O'Connell had spent decades returning, over and over, to the places that the rest of us rush by." Dr. O'Connell completed his IM residency at Mass General in Boston and was about to move on to an oncology fellowship when he was approached by some colleagues with a request to take a position as a physician for one year in a grant-funded program from the city of Boston to address homelessness in the 1980s. The program operated outside of Pine Street Inn homeless shelter. One of the initial experiences that Kidder describes Dr. O'Connell having was his first day of being there, being surrounded by stern-faced nurses who obviously knew more than he did about this niche population. He really had to prove himself to them and the individuals who were homeless. Soon after he joined, Dr. O'Connell met a nurse by the name of Barbara McInnis, who told him, "I really think we want doctors, but you've been trained all wrong. If you come in with your doctor questions, you won't learn anything. You have to learn to listen to these patients." Nurse McInnis also taught Dr. O'Connell a common practice at their shelter, which was to soak patients' feet by filling a tub and pouring in betadine, as a lot of the population did not have footwear. This reflection of "placing the doctor at the feet of the people he was trying to serve" is beautiful. That is precisely what street medicine is about. Dr. O'Connell has been managing the street medicine program at Pine Street since then, and that oncology fellowship remains forgotten. The program he is a part of now has 19 other shelters in order to tackle Boston's growing homelessness problem. However, it was apparent to Dr. O'Connell a few years in that these shelters were not really making a difference in terms of curbing the amount of homelessness. That problem was still continuing to grow. In addition, many other systemic issues were leading to the rise in homelessness, such as the AIDS epidemic around the time, lack of welfare programs, gentrifications, etc. But the difference was being made in the sense that these individuals who had been pushed to the margins, who were overlooked, and who were in essence burned by the healthcare system in one way or another and highly suspicious of providers for that reason, were now able to be coaxed into receiving and accepting the help they needed. This was done by, as said previously, placing the physician at the feet of the people he was trying to serve.Over the years, the program continues to grow and even created a new clinic with beds, offering housing vouchers, but it also faces other problems, such as funding and efficiency. A significant focus for the homeless community is housing options. And most people will do really well after being housed, while for others, finding housing brings more troubles with it when they need to be continuously moved from home to home to avoid eviction. I think a lot of it has to do with the lack of resources that come with housing. Homelessness is so complex that finding a home is simply not enough, and these individuals can again fall through the cracks if those other issues are not addressed. While street medicine does a lot of good, it is a harsh reality that individuals have a low life expectancy and will die of this homelessness because of the other issues that remain a constant in their lives, such as substance use, HIV, AIDS, and mental health issues. Dr. Saito: How did you come to be interested in this topic?I have been interested in street medicine for a while now. I volunteered in some projects that exposed me to the perils facing the population, especially for addiction. For example, I had an excellent opportunity to work with an organization that would put up tents to test the communities for HIV and connect them with resources if needed. We would specifically go to the areas where people who were homeless or of low SES tended to congregate. I really started to think about it more recently when I encountered a patient on the Infectious Disease service who was incredibly complex in an immunocompromised state due to AIDS, with multiple hospitalizations and pretty much every infection under the sun. He was what we commonly refer to as non-compliant because of substance use, and whenever we found placement for him upon discharge, he would run away from that home. I think, as providers, we are very quick to judge and label patients as non-compliant without pausing to understand the nuances of their condition. He would later continually return to the hospital in an acute exacerbation of his illness. With each hospitalization, his baseline continues to worsen. And I was deeply saddened to come across such a patient and also recognized within myself this frustration with the system in which we operate. I am a bit despondent about his outlook, and the work of the CSV team is critical to these rough sleepers. ____________________Conclusion: Now we conclude episode number 136, “Street Med 2.” Future Dr. Bide recounted the experience of Dr. O' Connell and some of the challenges faced by our unhoused patients. Dr. Saito added his personal experience and reminded us that compliance with medications may be difficult in unhoused patients. Here in Clinica Sierra Vista, we are proud of our street medicine program, and we hope many more volunteers would join us in our mission to bring “health for all.”This week we thank Indudeep Bedi, Steven Saito, and Hector Arreaza. Audio editing by Adrianne Silva.Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week! _____________________References:Meyers, T. (2022) Understanding the practice of Street Medicine, Direct Relief. Direct Relief. Available at: https://www.directrelief.org/2022/02/understanding-the-practice-of-street-medicine/.Balasuriya, L. and Dixon, L.B. (2021) Homelessness and mental health: Part 2. The impact of housing interventions. Psychiatry Online. Available at: https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.72504.Atherton, I. and Nicholls, C.M.N. (2012) Housing first as a means of addressing multiple needs and homelessness. European Journal of Homelessness. European Observatory on Homelessness. Available at: https://dspace.stir.ac.uk/handle/1893/9035#.ZCRWKBXMKdY.Kidder, T. (2023) You have to learn to listen: How a doctor cares for Boston's homeless. The New York Times. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/05/magazine/boston-homeless-dr-jim-oconnell.html.Street Medicine Institute Annual Report (2021). Street Medicine Institute. Available at: https://stmi.memberclicks.net/assets/AnnualReport/Street%20Medicine%20Institute%202021%20Annual%20Report.pdf.Royalty-free music used for this episode: “Gushito - Burn Flow." Downloaded on October 13, 2022, from https://www.videvo.net/

On today's episode of The Confluence: For 30 years, Dr. Jim Withers of Pittsburgh Mercy has been making “house calls” to people living on the streets; a look into the practice of search and seizure following the FBI raid at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home; and a conversation about how a state grant for early childhood learning will add another early childhood education class to Homestead. Today's guests include: Dr. Jim Withers, medical director of Homeless Services at Pittsburgh Mercy; David Harris, law professor at the University of Pittsburgh and WESA's legal analyst; and Hannah Sitz, executive director of Maple Unified Student Academy.

Eanes ISD Board of Trustee Public Square Candidate Forum sponsored by Eanes Parents Unite Podcast held on April 20, 2022 at 7:00PM with challenging candidates Jim Withers, Jay Lamy, David Barrutia at Riverbend Church in Westlake, Texas. Event moderated by Aaron Silva.Not present: Incumbent candidates Ellen Balthazar (ill) and Heather Sheffield (declined).

Listen to challenger Jim Withers discuss why he believes that his experience, expertise and creativity will unite the community over what we have in common rather than dwelling on our differences.  Mr. Withers challenges incumbent Heather Sheffield for place #6.  Jim believes he is a better choice in this election because he will remain hyper-focused on EISD issues for our kids rather dividing his time with the educational matters facing rural schools that don't impact EISD as his opponent currently does over the last few years.  Note: Mrs. Sheffield has declined to provide an open interview for the Eanes Parents Unite podcast.  Each candidate interviewed has full editorial control over the content of each episode and final approval before publishing.

Eanes Parents Unite has been a very successful and engaging podcast in its first season - everyone is talking about it!  As we approach the midpoint in our open and honest discussions a preview for our listeners of what's to come in March and April.MARCH: How Parents Can Get Involved (3 Episodes) - featuring Jennifer Stevens, Jackie Besinger and Darshana Kalikstein on topics about parental rights, DEI, library books, budget deficit and open communication.Leadership -  A candid issues discussion with Dr. Jeff Arnett, EISD SuperintendentBoard Meeting Open Mic Night -  Eanes Parents Unite Podcast will take the mic remote and be onsite at the March 29th board meeting to hear about what's on parents minds.APRIL: Board of Trustees Election Coverage (weekly releases)With two seats being defended by Ellen Balthazar (place 7) and Heather Sheffield (place 6) challengers Jay Lamy, Jim Withers and David Barrutia hope to add their experience to the EISD board.  All incumbent and challenging candidates have been invited to appear on our podcast and their one-on-one sessions will begin airing weekly in early April up to the start of early voting on April 20th.

Hot Topics Include: Unconventional leadership. Taking risks and identifying opportunity. Paving the way for big change A powerful and emotionally moving story from a well respected doctor taking medicine out to the streets, a road the practice of medicine doesn't often travel. 

This week, Marcus interviews Jeff Solheim, MSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, TCRN, FAEN, FAAN. Their discussion centers around different avenues of emergency nursing, healthcare missions to developing nations, solo foreign travel, nursing professionalism and a touching story of nursing in a pediatric facility that has lead to a world of good. Trauma junkies and adventure lovers alike will love Jeff's stories from around the world. If you're a nursing student and want to hear some truly out of the box ways of practice, give this one a listen.  Key topics:[1:15] Marcus asks Jeff to speak about an instance where he was there for someone else or someone was there for him[9:24] How Jeff's upbringing prepared him to become a nurse[12:40] Jeff's journey of stepping into his life's mission[16:22] The importance of professional involvement[22:32] Emergency nursing on cruise ships, on international flights and throughout the developing world[24:30] Domestic philanthropy in nursing[27:48] How to practice self-care to stay resilient, especially during the pandemic[34:38] What does Jeff do to find his “Zen” and to stay resilient?[36:26] Knowing oneself[41:38] If Jeff had the ear of the entire world, this is the message he'd like to send…Resources for you:Learn more about Jeff's Medical Mission organization, Project Helping Hands: http://medicalmissions.org/organizations/project-helping-handsVisit Solheim Enterprises, the comprehensive source to unite the healthcare community through knowledge, professionalism, and best practice: https://www.solheimenterprises.com/Read more about Dr. Jim Withers' work with the homeless community in Pittsburgh: https://www.cnn.com/2015/05/07/us/cnn-heroes-homeless-doctor-jim-withers/index.htmlJoin the Emergency Nurses Association: https://www.ena.org/Join the Nursing Organizations Alliance: https://www.nursing-alliance.org/Connect with Jeff Solheim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSolheimConnect with Marcus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcusEngelSubscribe to the podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastLearn more about Jeff Solheim, MSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, TCRN, FAEN, FAAN:Jeff Solheim is a Registered Nurse from West Linn Oregon, a suburb of Portland Oregon. Jeff has worked as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years in clinical areas as varied as the intensive care unit, medical/surgical units and the emergency department as well as working as a flight nurse and cruise ship nurse. Jeff's roles in nursing span from bedside nursing through nursing management and administration to trauma coordinator, nursing educator, nursing consultant and state surveyor.In 2004, Jeff left the hospital and started his own speaking and consulting firm. Since then, he has spoken to tens of thousands of people in all 50 states as well as multiple countries around the world. He was awarded the Nursing Education Award by the Emergency Nurses Association for his education and publishing accomplishments. Aside from speaking, Jeff has authored more than 35 books and been editor or contributor to numerous others as well as being published in multiple journals and magazines.  Jeff is also the founder and emeritus executive director of Project Helping Hands, an organization which places short-term medical teams in countries around the globe providing medical and preventative care as well as education to those who lack access to basic services.  Jeff served as President of the Emergency Nurses Association in 2018 and as President of the Nursing Organizational Alliance in 2020 and 2021.Date: 11/02/2021Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in HealthcareEpisode title and number: Episode 12 – Jeff Solheim on Emergency Nursing and Knowing Oneself

Julie Sokolow is an award-winning film director, musician, and writer. She directed the feature documentaries Woman on Fire (2017) and Aspie Seeks Love (2015). Woman on Fire follows Brooke Guinan, the first openly transgender firefighter in NY. The film received praise in IndieWire and the Village Voice and first aired on Starz in November 2017. Her film Aspie Seeks Love chronicles David V. Matthews, an offbeat writer on a quest to find love after a late-in-life Aspergers diagnosis. The award-winning film has played festivals worldwide and gained acclaim in Vice, Salon, and the Huffington Post.Sokolow's short films have been featured by TIME, Vimeo Staff Picks, BuzzFeed, Gawker, Upworthy, and Huffington Post. In 2014, The New York Times profiled Sokolow and the documentary series she created: Healthy Artists. The series highlights the lives, talents, and struggles of over 40 uninsured artists in America. That same year, her short film Street Doctor went viral and received over one million views. Street Doctor follows Jim Withers, the legendary doctor who hits the streets at night to provide medical care to the homeless. Sometimes Sokolow's writing appears in Salon or Huffington Post. You can listen to her music album Something About Violins on iTunes and read about it in Pitchfork.T: https://twitter.com/juliesokolowIG: https://www.instagram.com/julie.sokolow/IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6322959/?ref_=nv_sr_2Like to have a ASC cinematographer as a mentor?Have you thought of upgrading your cinematography game? Would you like to have an ASC Cinematographer mentor you for free? Join veteran cinematographer Suki Medencevic, A.S.C. (Disney, Pixar, FX Networks, Netflix, American Horror Story). He teaches you how to create beautiful images using three lighting techniques he has mastered on film sets over his 30+ years in the film industry. Each technique uses basic, low-cost lighting equipment so that anyone can achieve beautiful visuals no matter your projects's budget.Learn film lighting from an ASC cinematographer. If you want to take your cinematography to the next level, this free training will get you there. These videos are available for a limited time, so sign up for instant access. CLICK HERE TO REGISTERhttps://www.ifhacademy.com/a/28632/aLFBXkpNIf you liked this podcast, shoot me an e-mail at filmmakingconversations@mail.comAlso, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixtonDamien Swaby Social Media Links:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorWebsite http://filmmakingconversations.com/If you enjoy listening to Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby, I would love a coffee. Podcasting is thirsty work https://ko-fi.com/damienswaby

His motto is “Go to the People”, and that is exactly what Dr. Jim Withers has been doing for over 28 years with the Street Medicine Institute, bringing health care to the most vulnerable.  Join us on this very special episode of Out of the Blue to hear about Dr. Withers, who in 2015 was named by CNN as one of America’s top 10 heroes, incredible work and about the panel he’ll join on October 13th  at 1pm, for the Odette Family Lecture series through St. Michaels Hospital, talking about tackling homelessness in the GTA.  You can register to participate at https://zoom.us/j/92893125428?pwd=cGROT0dBWkFEa1lRaGRhZFl3SDhjQT09

Michelle Audette, one of the five commissioners of the government's national inquiry into Missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls joins me to discuss her role in that inquiry, what still needs to happen in Canada to improve the lives of the indigenous community, and the recent heartbreaking death of Joyce Echaquan that has put a bright spotlight on systemic racism. Julie Cole, mom of six and co-founder of Mabels Labels, has already decided her kids can go forth and collect as much candy as they want this Halloween and shares how she came to this decision and why we all should remain judgement free no matter what anyone decides. Judy Rebick is one of Canada’s most outspoken feminists and has been fighting for the rights of women, minorities and the working class since the 1960s. She is also the focus of a new documentary called Judy Vs Capitalism which is being premiered during the 2020 Rendezvous With Madness Arts Festival this week. She joins me to discuss. Lori Nikkel wants you to forget every thing you think you know about those best before dates on food, and stop wasting. As the CEO of Second Harvest, Lori wants everyone to know that it’s not food shortages that are the problem but food systems. We have more than enough food to feed everyone, but we need to address the real problems first. This is an enlightening interview everyone needs to hear. Anne Brodie has reviews of a whole new line up of shows and movies including Totally Under Control, one of the year’s most powerful documentaries which puts the Trump response to the COVID crisis under the microscope and a remastered version of Memories of Murder from the director of last year’s smash Parasite. Finally, I’m joined by Dr. Jim Withers who has been treating the homeless where they live –under bridges, along riverbanks, and in tent cities. He shares why he sees the street as a classroom for his students, where they learn not only medicine, but humanity and how he’s expanded his program to over 15 cities, including Toronto.

A new MP3 sermon from North Houston Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Curse and Wrath of God Speaker: Jim Withers Broadcaster: North Houston Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/14/2020 Bible: Galatians 3:13 Length: 55 min.

A new MP3 sermon from North Houston Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Curse and Wrath of God Speaker: Jim Withers Broadcaster: North Houston Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/14/2020 Bible: Galatians 3:13 Length: 55 min.

A new MP3 sermon from North Houston Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Curse and Wrath of God Speaker: Jim Withers Broadcaster: North Houston Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/14/2020 Bible: Galatians 3:13 Length: 55 min.

A new MP3 sermon from North Houston Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Curse and Wrath of God Speaker: Jim Withers Broadcaster: North Houston Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/14/2020 Bible: Galatians 3:13 Length: 55 min.

A 2019 White House Report tells us that half a million people are homeless each night in the UnitedStates.In 1992, Dr. Jim Withers began doing street rounds in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, bringing medical care to the homeless. Since that time the Street Medicine Institute he founded has grown to become international organization. In 2015, CNN named […] The post Street Medicine: Serving an Excluded Community appeared first on Mission Network.

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: James Withers, MD The street medicine movement is faced with the challenge of administering treatments and protection methods to a population that is often excluded and in dire need of care, and that challenge has only been intensified during this unprecedented time. Street physician Dr. Jim Withers, who's credited with starting the street medicine movement, is here to share what it's like to care for the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic. Published April 27, 2020

Medial Director and Founder of Operation Safety Net and the Street Medicine Institute, America’s Doctor to the Homeless, Pittsburgh’s own Dr. Jim Withers is my guest at the Boogie Street Studios. Dr. Withers shares his personal story into medicine and his choice in the early 90’s to bring medical care, service and dignity, directly to Pittsburgh’s … Continue reading Show #79 – Dr. Jim Withers →

Medial Director and Founder of Operation Safety Net and the Street Medicine Institute, America’s Doctor to the Homeless, Pittsburgh’s own Dr. Jim Withers is my guest at the Boogie Street Studios. Dr. Withers shares his personal story into medicine and his choice in the early 90’s to bring medical care, service and dignity, directly to Pittsburgh’s […]

In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear a talk given by Dr. Jim Withers, Founder of Operation Safety Net, otherwise known as the homeless doctor. To see the notes and ways to connect with Dr. Withers and Operation Safety Net, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode152 Dr. Jim’s Bio: In 1992, Dr. Jim Withers set out single-handedly to deliver care to street people in Pittsburgh. He started by doing his homework – clocking hours in the library, reading how to best gain entry to the world of the homeless – before suiting up one night in tattered clothes. “I was rubbing dirt in my hair,” he says. “My kids thought I was crazy.” But street folks embraced him, Withers says, and he them. “I found great professors of medicine – and life – in alleyways and abandoned buildings, on riverbanks and under bridges.” His initial project gained patients, volunteer clinicians and students to the extent that, in 1993, Withers officially launched Operation Safety Net under the auspices of not-for-profit Mercy Hospital, which kicked in $50,000 to fund the start-up. Operation Safety Net today offers round-the-clock availability of paramedics, primary care physicians, registered nurses, podiatrists, dentists and the formerly homeless, as well as medical students and residents serving clerkships. Connect with Jim Withers Operation Safety Net: http://www.pmhs.org/operation-safety-net/ Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear our Q&A with Dr. Jim Withers, Founder of Operation Safety Net, otherwise known as the homeless doctor. To see the notes and ways to connect with Dr. Withers and Operation Safety Net, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode153 Dr. Jim’s Bio: In 1992, Dr. Jim Withers set out single-handedly to deliver care to street people in Pittsburgh. He started by doing his homework – clocking hours in the library, reading how to best gain entry to the world of the homeless – before suiting up one night in tattered clothes. “I was rubbing dirt in my hair,” he says. “My kids thought I was crazy.” But street folks embraced him, Withers says, and he them. “I found great professors of medicine – and life – in alleyways and abandoned buildings, on riverbanks and under bridges.” His initial project gained patients, volunteer clinicians and students to the extent that, in 1993, Withers officially launched Operation Safety Net under the auspices of not-for-profit Mercy Hospital, which kicked in $50,000 to fund the start-up. Operation Safety Net today offers round-the-clock availability of paramedics, primary care physicians, registered nurses, podiatrists, dentists and the formerly homeless, as well as medical students and residents serving clerkships. Connect with Jim Withers Operation Safety Net: http://www.pmhs.org/operation-safety-net/ Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

http://www.dougsmithlive.com/learningtoleadpocast In this episode, Doug interviewed Dr. Jim Withers, founder of Operation Safety Net. If you have ever wanted to make a difference in the lives of the poor, needy, addicted, and abused, then you need to listen to this interview. For more information on Jim and Operation Safety Net, please visit: http://www.pmhs.org/operation-safety-net/. Follow Learning to Lead: www.twitter.com/Learn2LeadPgh www.instagram.com/learningtoleadpgh www.facebook.com/learningtoleadpgh Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

Dr. Jim Withers is Activating the Power of Yes with a population that has been feared or ignored by so many of us—the homeless. In Pittsburgh alone, 10,000 homeless individuals, with more than 68,000 visits where they live along riverbanks, in alleyways, or beneath highway overpasses, have been helped, and 900 now have a safe place to call home. Now the movement has gone global—with nine International Street Medicine Symposiums and organizations in five continents. Dr. Jim describes why it is important to “meet people in their own reality.” Visit www.operationsafetynet.net and www.StreetMedicine.org for more information.

Guest: Jim Withers, MD Host: Michael Greenberg, MD 'Street medicine' involves delivering medical care to the unsheltered homeless where they live. How effective is this model? What are its challenges and rewards? Host Dr. Michael Greenberg explores the evolving field of street medicine with Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the non-profit street medicine organization Operation Safety Net in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. How can addressing the homeless population's medical needs on the streets help lower medical institution costs? What can interested physicians do to get involved with street medicine?