Hello everyone. My name is Matt, I’m the Clinic Manager of Fourth Street Clinic’s Medically Vulnerable People (MVP) Program in Sandy, Utah. I was asked to write something in honor of Healthy Aging Month this September. As I step into my mid-40s, I’ve found myself thinking more about what it means to live well [...]
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to suicide, encourage conversations about mental health and remind people that help is available. When people think about suicide prevention, they often imagine a visit to a crisis center or an emergency room. Those moments are important, but suicide prevention can begin much earlier. [...]
Every vaccine represents an opportunity to prevent an illness before it starts. For many people, getting routine immunizations is as simple as making an appointment or stopping by a clinic. For people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, transportation challenges, limited insurance coverage and the demands of daily survival make preventative care difficult to access. [...]
In June, the Utah Office of Homeless Services and the Utah Homeless Services Board recognized Fourth Street Clinic for the extraordinary care our team provides to Utah's most vulnerable neighbors. In their words, our staff "meet people in the hardest moments of their lives with unwavering dignity, professionalism, and genuine compassion." We were especially [...]
When people think about health, they often focus on conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure. Yet oral health plays a critical role in overall well-being. Healthy teeth and gums affect our ability to eat, speak, sleep, work, and even connect with others. Poor oral health can lead to pain, infection and [...]
Fourth Street Clinic is encouraged to see a reported 1.6% decrease in homelessness reflected by the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. Although modest, this progress demonstrates what is achievable when healthcare providers, housing partners, outreach teams, municipalities and community organizations work together in a coordinated and sustained way. We see what expanding collaboration, strengthening street [...]
Mental health challenges, substance use disorder and homelessness are often deeply connected – and deeply misunderstood. Stigma, past trauma, and broken trust can make seeking care feel impossible, leaving many without the support they need. At Fourth Street Clinic, we believe care begins with meeting people where they are at, building trust and providing compassionate [...]
April is Minority Health and Stress Awareness Month and from 4/6 - 4/12, it is also Public Health Week! Public Health Week highlights the conditions and circumstances that shape health outcomes across communities, and homelessness remains one of the most urgent public health challenges in the US. For minorities, the health issues associated with homelessness [...]
In partnership with Huntsman Cancer Institute, Fourth Street Clinic hosts a Women’s Health Day every quarter to expand access to essential preventive care. During this event, unsheltered women receive mammograms, cervical cancer screenings, vaccines, and early HPV detection services in a supportive and welcoming environment. This focus on high-quality care for women experiencing homelessness is [...]
From January 29–31, volunteers across Salt Lake County participated in the nation-wide 2026 Point-in-Time Count. This annual count determines how many people are currently experiencing homelessness, including those sleeping on the street, in shelters, or in places such as cars and parks. The data collected during the count informs forward-looking decision-making for homeless service providers [...]