Federal Grant Award Summary

Healthpoint received a $500,000 Project Grant from the Bureau of Health Professionals under the Primary Care Training and Enhancement (PCTE) program (CFDA 93.884), effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. The award supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive street medicine curriculum for Healthpoint's new Family Medicine Residency Program in Auburn, Washington. This initiative will provide family medicine residents with structured training in delivering healthcare to marginalized and vulnerable populations, particularly individuals experiencing homelessness, through a combination of didactic instruction and direct clinical experience in community settings and encampments.

The training program incorporates a trauma-informed, culturally competent approach centered on multidisciplinary street medicine rounds that integrate residents with Healthpoint's existing community-based teams and local partner agencies. Residents will gain practical experience addressing the complex medical and social determinants of health challenges faced by underserved populations while learning effective communication strategies and cultural competency alongside professional interpreters and community health workers. The curriculum is designed to equip future physicians with the clinical and interpersonal skills necessary to provide comprehensive, compassionate care to patients with the greatest healthcare disparities and social vulnerability.