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September 18, 2025Journal of Student-Run ClinicsOpen Access

Demographics, Presenting Conditions, and Treatment Options for the Homeless Population at a Student-Run Free Clinic in Norfolk, Virginia

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CKChristine KimMPMichael Huy Cuong PhamMFMatilda Francis

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Overview

Quality improvement project assesses demographics and common conditions in homeless patients, showing significant treatment needs.

Key Points

  • Aging homeless patients often present with acute symptoms, highlighting care gaps in addressing chronic conditions.
  • Approximately 71.5% of homeless patients were African American, emphasizing a critical demographic aspect of care.
  • Data from 136 patients reveals that musculoskeletal issues are the most common presenting conditions among the homeless.
  • Implementing targeted care can improve health outcomes and address acute and chronic issues within this vulnerable population.

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Kim et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d463e931b076d99fa63449https://doi.org/10.59586/jsrc.v11i1.461
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