President and Founder of “Health Care Without Walls” Steps Down
After 22 years of heartfelt service, Dr. Roseanna Means has left the organization to give more time to her family and herself.
After 22 years of heartfelt service, Dr. Roseanna Means has left the organization to give more time to her family and herself.
Unsheltered homelessness continues to rise and largely contributes to the increasing numbers of those experiencing homelessness. Street medicine aims to meet individuals wherever they may be living, addressing pressing social needs while treating their medical conditions.
“So instead of a dollar,” Dr. Jay wrote, “I gave him my business card… ‘Let me see what I can do about getting you out of pain and replacing those missing teeth so you can function by eating and look good for a job interview. That’ll give you more benefit than my giving you a buck.'”
Dr. Roseanna Means addresses issues relevant to homeless women in Boston, which include the threat of violence, sexual abuse, and child-care responsibilities.