Dylan Carpenter

Dylan Carpenter

School: UAB School of Nursing

Site: Firehouse Ministries

Dylan is addressing preventable foot complications among adults experiencing homelessness in Metro Birmingham through a prevention-focused foot health initiative. The project provides brief foot screenings, education on early identification of complications, and basic prevention resources such as socks and hygiene supplies. Designed for delivery in community-based shelter settings, the initiative aims to reduce barriers to care and promote earlier intervention for conditions that are often overlooked until severe. Ultimately, the project seeks to prevent avoidable suffering and improve health outcomes in this high-risk population.