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IDEA Exchange Clinic

DOCS Student-Run Clinic

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The IDEA Exchange provides harm-reduction and healthcare services for people who inject drugs and others who may face barriers to accessing traditional healthcare. Through its syringe exchange and clinical services, IDEA focuses on preventing infection, reducing overdose risk, and connecting patients with ongoing care.

DOCS provides additional low-barrier clinical services at IDEA, including infectious disease screening and treatment, wound care, sexual and women’s health services, MOUD support, trauma-informed psychological care, and general health screenings.

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Clinic Information

IDEA Exchange offers weekday harm-reduction services and a weekly DOCS student-run clinic.
IDEA Needle Exchange Clinic (IDEA)
Day Clinic
Details
Type of care/services offered

Aside from the one-for-one syringe exchange, the IDEA Exchange provides a host of prevention services including:

  • Completely anonymous enrollment
  • Anonymous HIV and Hepatitis C rapid testing
  • Safe injection kits
  • Basic wound care
  • Condoms
  • Overdose prevention
  • Referrals to rehabilitation and treatment
  • General health screenings
Location and Address 1668 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
Clinic Hours
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Eligibility Requirements None
Walk-in/Appointment Requirements Walk-in visits
Contact Information Phone: 305-243-2799
Email: ideaexchange@miami.edu
IDEA Needle Exchange Clinic (IDEA)
DOCS Student-Run Clinic
Details
Type of care/services offered

DOCS works within the IDEA Exchange harm-reduction model and supports services including:

  • Anonymous HIV and Hepatitis C testing
  • Safe injection supplies
  • Basic and comprehensive wound care
  • Incision and drainage of skin abscesses
  • Condoms
  • Overdose prevention
  • Sexual health treatment
  • Women’s health and birth control services
  • MOUD consultations and refills
  • Trauma-informed psychological care
  • General health screenings and referrals to rehabilitation and treatment
Location and Address 1668 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
Clinic Hours Occurs weekly on Thursdays from 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Eligibility Requirements None
Walk-in/Appointment Requirements Walk-in visits
Contact Information Email: docs@med.miami.edu

Contact Information

DOCS IDEA Clinics Co-Director
Sarah Molinari 
Email: sem258@miami.edu

Additional Services & Patient Support

The DOCS IDEA Clinic provides comprehensive wound care, incision and drainage of skin abscesses, HIV and Hepatitis C screening, sexual health treatment, women’s care with a focus on birth control, MOUD consultations and refills, and trauma-informed psychological care.

Beyond the clinical services, the DOCS IDEA Clinic serves as a dynamic learning environment for students. Students have the opportunity to practice their clinical skills, cultivate empathy, and provide culturally responsive, low-barrier care to patients who may face significant barriers to accessing the healthcare system.


Student & Physician Volunteers

Interested in serving at the IDEA DOCS Student-Run Clinic?
Please note: Clinic services and hours may change. Patients may call 305-243-2799 or email ideaexchange@miami.edu for IDEA Exchange information, or email docs@med.miami.edu for additional DOCS assistance.