Pregnant and addicted: Homeless women see hope in street medicine

A standing person is about to exit a tall van.

REDDING —  Five days after giving birth, Melissa Crespo was already back on the streets, recovering in a damp, litter-strewn water tunnel, when she got the call from the hospital. Her baby, Kyle, who had been born three months prematurely, was in respiratory failure in the neonatal intensive care unit and fighting for his life. The … Read more

Pregnant and Addicted: Homeless Women See Hope in Street Medicine – California Healthline

Pregnant and Addicted: Homeless Women See Hope in Street Medicine - California Healthline

REDDING — Five days after giving birth, Melissa Crespo was already back on the streets, recovering in a damp, litter-strewn water tunnel, when she got the call from the hospital. Her baby, Kyle, who had been born three months prematurely, was in respiratory failure in the neonatal intensive care unit and fighting for his life. … Read more

Street medicine team expands to Big Island, covering lots of ground to meet plenty of need

HNN Investigates

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – If you ever find yourself on Kinoole Street in Hilo, you’ll likely see Doug. He’s a fixture in the community. On a recent day, Doug could be found perched on an orange bin that he rolls up and down the sidewalk. When asked how long he’s been living on the street, he … Read more