Delivering Care to Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Phoenix

Street Medicine Phoenix

Project Overview
Zeihan ProHealth leadership founded Street Medicine Phoenix, one of Arizona’s first street medicine programs, delivering direct, community-based care to individuals experiencing homelessness across Phoenix. The program addresses immediate health needs, builds trust through consistent outreach, and connects individuals to ongoing care and essential services. It also advances interprofessional training by preparing the next generation of healthcare providers through hands-on, team-based care grounded in dignity and compassion.

Key Highlights

Co-founded Street Medicine Phoenix, one of Arizona’s first street medicine programs
Delivered free health screenings and acute care directly to individuals experiencing homelessness
Distributed naloxone and provided overdose prevention education to reduce opioid-related harm
Administered hundreds of vaccinations, including flu, Hepatitis A, and COVID-19
Connected individuals to community health centers and essential support services for continuity of care
Provided wraparound services, including veterinary care, hygiene supplies, and vision screenings with prescription glasses

Testimonial

Jeffery demonstrated exceptional leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, working alongside the Tolleson Fire and Police Departments and Maricopa County Public Health Department to reach vulnerable residents across the city. He led a team delivering COVID-19 vaccinations and providing Naloxone and overdose-prevention education in high-need neighborhoods. His ability to bring partners together and lead with compassion made a meaningful impact when it mattered most.

Renee Hamblin | Fire Marshal
 Tolleson Fire Department

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