Grand Rapids Street Medicine: Meeting People Where They Are
Thu, November 20, 2025 7:00 PM - Thu, November 20, 2025 8:00 PM at Grand Valley State University
As part of the Your Health Lecture Series, join Grand Rapids Street Medicine’s Beth Makowski, DO, and medical students Isabella Purosky, and Emma Durocher for a conversation about the team’s work in the community.
You’ll learn:
- Key facts and insights about the unsheltered community
- Health impacts for those experiencing homelessness
- How Grand Rapids Street Medicine collaborates with citywide organizations, including Grand Valley State University and Cornerstone University
Date & Location
Thursday, November 20, at 7 p.m.
Grand Valley State University
DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health, Room 102
333 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids
This lecture will be offered both virtually and in-person
Speakers
Beth Makowski, DO
Medical Director and Faculty Advisor, MSU Grand Rapids Street Medicine
Division Chief of Acute Care Medicine, Corewell Health
Clinical Professor, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Isabella Purosky
Fourth-year medical student, MSU College of Human Medicine
Emma Durocher
Fourth-year medical student, MSU College of Human Medicine
Sponsored by Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids Community College, and MSU College of Human Medicine