Lancaster General Health Street Medicine

The Lancaster General Health Street Medicine, led by Director Jared Nissley, MD and Bianca Cruz, DNP, CRNP aims to improve the health of unhoused individuals in County. We deliver primary, acute, and social care through our mobile practice. Our team visits shelters, day centers, soup kitchens, and encampments multiple days each week to help people access the care they need.

At the core of our program, we value:

• Helping people set and achieve their own goals
• Honoring each individual’s autonomy over their care
• Listening to the input of those with lived experience
• Meeting people where they are
• Practicing with a flexible, reality-based approach

Primary and acute care services

We offer medical care for a variety of conditions, including:

• Chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure
• Infections
• Mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, or substance use
• Musculoskeletal complaints
• Skin problems

Our team helps coordinate referrals to more advanced specialty care as needed.

Social services

We work closely with outreach coordinators, substance use peer workers, social workers, and other community experts to help people get necessary social services. Our care also includes:

• Conversations about housing and connections to resources
• Discussions about benefits management
• Distribution of necessary supplies, such as medications, blankets, and other needed survival items

Donate to the Street Medicine Program

We are grateful for the generous contributions that help expand our reach in Lancaster County. There are several ways to donate to the Street Medicine Program:

• You can make an online donation.
• You may mail a check to:
  LG Health Foundation
  2110 Harrisburg Pike
  Suite 205
  Lancaster, PA 17601
  Please specify “Street Medicine” on the check memo
• You may donate necessary supplies by purchasing items through our wish list.