James O’Connell refers to himself as a “street doctor.” Since 1985, he has cared for homeless patients, sometimes making visits on park benches or in alleys. His memoir is Stories from the Shadows.
Source: House Calls To The Homeless: A Doctor Treats Boston’s Most Isolated Patients : Shots – Health News : NPR
Wonderful work by a Notre Dame alum. Many of my students have worked with him and/or the Healthcare for the Homeless program in Boston.
