In the Park
Pershing Park was the first clinic started by Doctors Without Walls in 2005 and consisted of only 3 dedicated doctors. The clinic became a popular spot for treating the homeless as many organizations offered meal shares in the park and we typically followed the food to find our clients. Pershing Park remains a vital clinic location for meeting and treating unsheltered individuals in our community. Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM, our team sets up alongside generous community partners—Adam’s Angels and Congregation B’nai B’rith’s Meals in the Park—who provide warm, home-cooked meals. The combination of food and care helps us connect with clients in a welcoming and consistent environment. We are grateful to these partners for continuing the tradition of nourishment and support, and we encourage anyone in need to join us during these weekly gatherings.
On the Street
In addition to the Pershing Park visit, teams are deployed to do street rounds. There are two teams: one composed of outreach volunteers and another that gives out medical care. The medical team consists of a clinician, a nurse or EMT, a scribe, a packs volunteer, a peacekeeper and an outreach volunteer who make rounds on foot or in the clinic van. Both teams are dedicated to providing health care to patients they encounter directly where it is needed, whether that is a bench, a park, or along the beach.
How many patients do we serve? Learn more here.
CURRENT STREET MEDICINE SCHEDULE
