With Thousands on the Waiting List, California Free Clinic Aims to Provide Surgery Services
In a first, Lestonnac Free Clinic in Orange County, California plans to offer free operations, starting next year. Story from Direct Relief.
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Street Medicine’s New Frontier: Bringing Psychiatric Care to LA’s Homeless
Dr. Shayan Rab and the Los Angeles County Homeless Outreach & Mobile Engagement (HOME) program are revolutionizing mental health treatment by bringing psychiatric care directly to those living on the streets.
A Puppy Party with Purpose: Tackling Pet Overpopulation in Los Angeles
Tammy Hines, a dedicated spay/neuter advocate, partners with Project Street Vet and local veterinarians to provide crucial services to homeless pet families in Los Angeles, addressing the city’s pet overpopulation crisis one surgery at a time.
This San Diego Health Center Offers Patients a Career Focused on Community
Fifteen medical assistants recently graduated from the Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute, a program of the Family Health Centers of San Diego. Sixty-five percent of participants have been health center patients themselves, and aim to better reflect the community they serve.
Project Street Vet and Sheriff’s Office Unite to Aid Homeless Pet Owners in Oceanside
Project Street Vet, in collaboration with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, provides free veterinary care to pets of unhoused individuals in Oceanside, California, building trust with the community.