Street Medicine

In collaboration with the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University faculty and our first- through fourth-year medical student volunteers, we launched CMU Street Medicine. We are happy to invite you to partner with us in magnifying our collective impact in serving our in-need community members.

Services and mission

CMU Street Medicine is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality health services to underserved, homeless and rough-sleeping communities. Our mission is to cultivate direct engagement in their living spaces, bridging crucial gaps in health care and social support. We prioritize long-lasting and genuine connections built on empathy, companionship, and respect, recognizing that our impact is defined by our actions.

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Our team

Since our establishment in 2018, CMU Street Medicine has evolved in a positive trajectory. We take great pride in the diversity of our team, each member contributing their unique experiences and skills to drive our success forward.

Our organization provides invaluable opportunities for medical college students at every stage of their medical education journey to actively engage, take on leadership roles and make a meaningful impact within our community. Applications for positions open in early spring every year.

Media

Flyers and videos

Saginaw County Medical Society Bulletin

Volunteer sign-up

Want to join the team? Please email streetmedicine@cmich.edu for an application.

Partner with CMU Street Medicine

If you would like to partner with CMU Street Medicine, please reach out by email to streetmedicine@cmich.edu.

Executive Board

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Nathanael Brookshire

Executive Director of Internal Affairs

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Tessa Mlinar

Executive Director of Events 

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Julia Kwapiszewski

Executive Director of Finance 

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Isabel Young

Grant Co-Chair

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Manas Peddiboyina

Grant Co-Chair

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Riha Hagalwadi

Finance Chair

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Ajanta Dutta

Communications and Marketing Coordinator

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Meghan Krushena

Saginaw Event Coordinator 

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Elizabeth Gray

Saginaw Event Coordinator 

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Nimesha Liyanage

HIPAA, IT, and Special Projects

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Miranda Manzo

HIPAA, IT, and Special Projects

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Adam Gaetz

Mount Pleasant Event Coordinator

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Jaxon Aponte 

Mount Pleasant Event Coordinator

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Jacob Spaulding

Volunteer Coordinator

Contact CMU Street Medicine

Email:  streetmedicine@cmich.edu