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A Missed Opportunity: Why Access to Healthcare Still Matters
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 [...]
The Salt Lake Tribune Voices: Housing Alone Does not Solve Homelessness
By Michelle C. Flynn, Janida Emerson and Kevin Curtis | For The Salt Lake Tribune | May 21, 2026, 6:05 a.m. On a Tuesday morning, three providers knock on the same door. Not [...]
Healing Without Barriers
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 [...]
How Homelessness Worsens Health, Especially for Minorities
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 [...]
Why Safe Access to Health Care Matters for Women Experiencing 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 [...]
As Homelessness Grows, Care Must Too
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, [...]