Street Medicine at Pitt

Street Medicine at Pitt A student-run interdisciplinary organization that brings medical care and social support to the rough-sleeping and unhoused community in Pittsburgh, PA.

Street Medicine at Pitt continues to care for folks throughout the summer months! đź’™Hot summer temperatures can pose seri...
09/02/2026

Street Medicine at Pitt continues to care for folks throughout the summer months! đź’™

Hot summer temperatures can pose serious health risks, especially for people experiencing homelessness who may have limited access to air conditioning, shade, cool drinking water, and safe places to escape the heat.

Prolonged heat exposure can lead to heat exhaustion with symptoms such as: heavy sweating, dizziness, headache, weakness, nausea, and confusion. If left untreated, it can progress to life-threatening heat stroke.

During street rounds, we work alongside our community to share resources, offer support, and help reduce the health risks associated with extreme heat. A huge thanks to everyone who has joined us on rounds this summer

As always: Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Look out for one another. PS. Swipe to the last slide to see more information about the five cooling centers that the City of Pittsburgh has activated Tuesday through Thursday of this week.

What does harm reduction look like beyond the hospital? đź©şApply to join Street Medicine at Pitt for our Harm Reduction Ed...
09/02/2026

What does harm reduction look like beyond the hospital? đź©ş
Apply to join Street Medicine at Pitt for our Harm Reduction Education Seminar and learn how harm reduction can be practiced in community and non-hospital settings. The application is open to all graduate-level Pitt Health Sciences students and will include participation in street rounds, along with reflective learning mini-sessions. Build practical knowledge and skills that you can bring into your future practice!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply! Questions? Email Megan at [email protected]

Street Medicine at Pitt continues to evaluate our impact to ensure we are implementing best practices and most effective...
08/08/2026

Street Medicine at Pitt continues to evaluate our impact to ensure we are implementing best practices and most effectively meeting the needs of the folks we care for.

Each week, we provide a variety of snacks and, thanks to our friends at University of Pittsburgh Food Recovery Heroes , occasionally distribute nutritious meals. This year, we are working to expand our offerings of nourishing meals that accommodate a variety of dietary needs.

We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Caroline Passerrello, Director of Nutrition for Street Medicine at Pitt, for her leadership and expertise. We are also thankful to Pitt Nutrition student Selina Zhang, who chose to complete her Community and Public Health Nutrition Rotation with Street Medicine at Pitt after a positive experience collaborating with us last semester. Selina is helping oversee this initiative alongside Leah Klopp, who currently serves as the Nutrition and Dietetics Student Liaison for Street Medicine at Pitt. Together, Selina and Leah are developing recipes and strategizing the best ways to meet our community members’ nutritional needs while ensuring that we adhere to all food safety protocols during meal preparation, with support from Riley Huff.

Finally, a special thank-you to our incredible Co-President, Arabella Johnson, who is helping oversee the meal preparation and distribution process. We are so grateful for everyone’s hard work and dedication to this initiative! 🥗💪

P.S. Stay tuned to learn more about how you can get involved with this initiative later this semester! đź’™

đź“š Join us for the next Dr. Robert W. Hickey, Jr., MD Journal Club!The Center for Street Medicine and Street Medicine at ...
07/27/2026

đź“š Join us for the next Dr. Robert W. Hickey, Jr., MD Journal Club!
The Center for Street Medicine and Street Medicine at Pitt are excited to host Dr. Andrew J. Nowalk, MD, PhD, for a discussion on mosquito-borne diseases among people experiencing homelessness and the intersection of infectious disease, environmental exposures, and health equity.
đź“… Tuesday, August 11
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
đź“Ť Scaife Hall 4565 or via Zoom
All are welcome and we encourage you to bring a friend! Read the featured articles before attending, and come ready to share your questions and insights.
đź”— Zoom details and articles are available in the newsletter!

We’re excited to announce the launch of Street Medicine at Pitt’s Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop Series this ...
07/27/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of Street Medicine at Pitt’s Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop Series this fall! 🩺✨
This inaugural cohort will provide hands-on ultrasound training and interactive learning designed to build foundational POCUS skills while exploring its role in community-based care. In street medicine, POCUS can support real-time clinical decision-making and help expand access to compassionate, patient-centered care for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
🌟 No prior medical experience or student status is required! We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are interested in learning more about POCUS and community health.
đź“… Applications are now open for our inaugural cohort of 12 participants. Scan the QR code or visit the link in our newsletter to apply!

Last week was a joy!✨ We hosted our first One Word Workshop, hosted by Divya Tase! With support from the University of P...
07/24/2026

Last week was a joy!✨ We hosted our first One Word Workshop, hosted by Divya Tase! With support from the University of Pittsburgh Center for Creativity’s Unleashed Wonders Grant, Divya led participants through a creative and reflective experience centered on connection, self-expression, and well-being as members of Street Medicine at Pitt. A huge thank you to Divya for organizing and facilitating such a meaningful event, and to everyone who joined us. We look forward to hosting more creative events like this in the future! 🎨🩺 PS. We’re hosting a supply sorting event this weekend. See our last post to RSVP.

Hi folks! 🩺✨We’re hosting a supply organization event this upcoming Sunday, July 26, from 1:00–3:00 PM!Join us as we reo...
07/23/2026

Hi folks! 🩺✨
We’re hosting a supply organization event this upcoming Sunday, July 26, from 1:00–3:00 PM!
Join us as we reorganize and refresh our rounding supplies so we’re better prepared for Street Medicine at Pitt rounds. Everyone is welcome to attend - even if you haven’t rounded with us before!
Simply fill out the RSVP form, and we’ll email you the location details. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

Join Street Medicine @ Pitt for our One Word Workshop. No artistic experience needed! All supplies will be provided, and...
07/09/2026

Join Street Medicine @ Pitt for our One Word Workshop.

No artistic experience needed! All supplies will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring recycled materials (newspapers, magazines, beads, etc.) to add to the project.

Tuesday, July 21
7:00-8:30 PM Scaife Hall | Room SCAIF3706

RSVP using the link here: https://forms.gle/H7rSPqsxjerG6i5S9
or scan the QR code on the flyer!

Join us on Tuesday, July 7, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM for an interactive advocacy workshop led by Drs. Beth Hoffman and Mirand...
07/03/2026

Join us on Tuesday, July 7, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM for an interactive advocacy workshop led by Drs. Beth Hoffman and Miranda Yaver from the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health💙💛

Whether you’re passionate about legislative advocacy, health equity, community engagement, or simply want to become a more effective communicator, this workshop will provide actionable tools to help you make an impact.
All are welcome to attend this remote workshop! MEETING ID: 951 8623 4648

🚨 Code Red Heat Advisory in the City of Pittsburgh 🚨With temperatures expected to average around 85°F throughout the wee...
06/30/2026

🚨 Code Red Heat Advisory in the City of Pittsburgh 🚨
With temperatures expected to average around 85°F throughout the week, we want to make everyone aware of the City of Pittsburgh’s cooling centers. These centers are open to all and provide a safe, air-conditioned space to cool down, along with light refreshments.
If you or someone you know needs a break from the heat, please take advantage of these resources and help spread the word to those who may benefit.
Stay safe and stay cool!🧊

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