Street Medicine Program
Our mission in action
The Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (AHUV) COMPASS (Community Outreach Medical
Patient Advocacy and Social Solutions) Street Medicine team lives our
hospital’s mission every day. We take preventative and urgent care medicine to our most vulnerable
community members; our community’s homeless population.
Our remarkable multi-disciplinary team treats patients for medical, behavioral
health and substance use issues such as diabetes, infections, acute wound
care, social determinants of health as well as performs general health
checks and health education through “backpack medicine” clinics
and clinics overseen by the Family Medicine Residency Program physicians
at our community’s homeless shelter.
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Benefits

Outcomes
Our homeless community members have begun to place trust in our providers and share their lives. We have seen incredible success stories as patients find stable homes and restore their physical and mental health. Former patients have become advocates themselves. Our team brings hope to what many perceive as a bleak situation. We are proud to bring the AHUV COMPASS Street Medicine program to our community.
COMPASS Care Management
The goal of the COMPASS Outpatient Care Management team is to support individuals
in their health and wellness by helping them to navigate today’s
complex medical system. The COMPASS team works together with local agencies,
medical providers, and other resources to bridge gaps in care, focus on
wellness and prevention and help to avoid crisis situations that lead
to emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
Street Medicine in the News
Health For You: Street medicine-helping the homeless get healthy
Street Medicine's Expanded Mission for the Homeless in Mendocino County
Ukiah Street Medicine Program Providing Healthcare Compassion to the Homeless
Street Medicine Program is Launched in Fort Bragg
“It is God himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ages ago he planned that we should spend these lives in helping others”. Ephesians 2:10