Street Medicine Eyecare with Dr. Beth Kangas

Dr. Beth Kangas is the Executive Director of the Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Street Medicine Program. Tune in to hear how her work is bringing compassionate, community-based care directly to those who need it most. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye 00:00 Welcome to the Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast 00:15 Introduction of Guest Dr. Beth Kangas 02:17 Transitioning from Anthropology to Medical Society Leadership 03:30 Defining Medical Anthropology and Patient-Doctor Interaction 04:09 Bridging Medical Care and the Local Community 04:45 Overcoming Barriers for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness 06:56 Logistical Overview of the Street Medicine Program 07:56 Building Relationships and Rapport Through Street Rounds 08:47 Expanding Care Through Community Pop-Up Clinics 09:55 Importance of Vision Care in Public Health 11:51 Rewards of Providing Compassionate Community Outreach 12:35 Detailed Breakdown of Eye Clinic Logistics From Mayo Clinic to your inbox (free): https://mayocl.in/3e71zfi Visit Mayo Clinic: https://mayocl.in/2COVmlm Connect with Mayo Clinic: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayoclinic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayoclinic X: https://x.com/MayoClinic Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mayoclinic