It’s been about eight years since the Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center started doing street medicine, but it wasn't until 2023 that it became a full-time program. Street medicine patient navigator Nate Hakeem and a nurse, Miki Villaverde, canvas from Waikoloa to Ho'okena. The services range from wound care and physician referrals to insurance enrollment and recovering essential documents. Over the last year, the street medicine program has increased its reach. In 2024, they had 365 patient