The New York Times: Homeless and Burning in America’s Hottest City

The New York Times

Published August 13, 2025

In Phoenix’s relentless summer heat, Circle the City’s street medicine teams are a lifeline for people experiencing homelessness.
Starting their rounds before sunrise to avoid dangerous afternoon temperatures, medical providers treat dehydration, heatstroke, burns, infections, and other heat-related illnesses right where patients live—on sidewalks, in parking lots, and in riverbeds. The New York Times profiles the urgent work of nurse practitioners like Perla Puebla and Leslee Hamadeh, who provide care, water, sunscreen, clothing, and compassion while building trust to address deeper health needs. With record-breaking heat fueled by climate change, their work has never been more vital.

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