Dade County Street response in the News & Media
From our street-side medical teams to our free urgent care clinic and disaster response, Dade County Street Response operates six core programs designed to protect our community. Whether we are treating a patient on a sidewalk or training the next generation of doctors, our goal is simple: providing high-quality medical care to anyone who needs it, regardless of their circumstances.
Associated Press: Meeting Patients Where They Live
In this featured report by the Associated Press, follow the Miami Street Medicine team during a morning run as they provide vital medical care directly on the streets. The segment highlights how our "humanism-first" approach provides the same quality of care as a traditional doctor's office while simultaneously reducing the burden on local emergency rooms.
A Coalition of Care: DCSR and Miami Climate Alliance
The Miami Climate Alliance has been there for us for every technical, staff, and clerical need we've faced." In this short message, Dr. Armen Henderson emphasizes how inter-organizational solidarity allows DCSR to remain resilient and responsive to Miami's most vulnerable communities before, during, and after a crisis.
Preventative Impact
By providing medical treatment in the field, DCSR prevents treatable conditions from escalating into life-threatening emergencies.
A Moving Journey of Compassion
Experience the "Healing Revolution" through the eyes of the DCSR team. This video captures our multidisciplinary approach—combining doctors, students, and community organizers—to treat chronic conditions and mental health crises directly in the field. By removing the cost burden and bureaucratic barriers, we are bridging the gap between clinical expertise and community trust, one patient at a time.
DCSR Guest Appearance on the Trappin Ain't Dead Podcast
Watch Dr. Armen Henderson discuss the intersection of mental health, systemic bias in medicine, and the practical steps DCSR is taking—like CPR and disaster prep—to ensure Miami’s urban communities are self-sufficient and resilient.
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