Savannah Steinhauser

Savannah Steinhauser, a fourth-year medical student and founder of CMSRU Outreach Alliance, discusses her experiences providing street outreach for opioid use disorder patients in Camden, NJ. The conversation delves into the critical need for compassion in emergency medicine, especially when treating individuals with opioid addiction. They explore the stigma these patients face and how empathetic care can significantly impact their treatment experiences. Additionally, Steinhauser highlights the importance of community engagement and dedicated outreach efforts in supporting this vulnerable population.