| NAME |
FEEDBACK |
Shelby Crane – Occupational Therapy Student |
“Just as other, I thought that the homeless were just “lazy bums” that didn’t want to get jobs, but my opinion has dramatically changed. Even just a pair of socks, bottle of water, or friendly conversation can make someone’s day a little better and I am glad that through MUSHROOM I am able to provide this for others.” |
Matt Thomas, Medical Student |
“It is not quite possible to glean any true insight into the lives of the homeless without actually walking the streets, if even for a little while. I believe the MUSHROOM Project is a very important one. It provides students the opportunity to interact with a very underserved population firsthand. Directly walking the streets and riverbanks of Morgantown provides a new perspective into the lives of this population. I believe this is a very important project, in which every medical student should try to participate in at least one.” |
Christopher Kincaid, Resident |
“Trudging through the underbelly of the city searching for people in need really opened my eyes to the good we can do in our own community. It was a humbling feeling taking blankets and clothes to people living under a bridge and dispensing not only medical care but kindness to the occupants of a homeless shelter.” |
Ashley Hildebrand, Medical Student |
“The thing that impacted me the most was the total care given to the clients. It very much seemed like more of a ministry than a typical round to me. MUSHROOM is providing these people with much more than medical care, and, although the medical care is important, building relationships of trust and respect seems to be more important.” |
Kaitlyn McDowell, Pharmacy Student |
“Most people know of and see the homeless of Morgantown, but I feel that few people probably have the right image or idea of them and their struggles. MUSHROOM allowed us to talk to these people, hear their stories, and really see and feel how important and helpful our services were.” |
Lauren Westfall, Medical Student |
“This program gives you the opportunity to see beyond the addictions and see the person. It allows you to take the time to hear their stories and learn about their family. It was great to have the time to ask questions and to have medical staff present for guidance. MUSHROOM is wonderful for the people of Morgantown , but also very vital to the learning of students at WVU.” |
