USA: Indigenous-Led Street Medics
USA: Indigenous-Led Street Medics
South Sound Street Medics is an indigenous-led group in Salem, Washington. They provide medical care to indigenous activists on the front lines of forest and river defense.
HuMAN provided them with funds to purchase the following:
Street Medic Budget Kit — $300 Total
Nitrile gloves (box of 100) - $12 Non-latex, for hygiene & protection
CPR face shields - $6 Compact, one-way valve
Trauma shears - $8 - Cuts clothing/bandages quickly
Israeli-style pressure bandage - $36 - For heavy bleeding
Gauze rolls (sterile) - $15 - Wound packing & dressing
Gauze pads (4x4 in) - $10 - Absorbing blood/fluids
Medical tape (hypoallergenic) - $6 - Securing dressings
Elastic bandages (ACE wrap) - $15 - Sprains, compression
Instant cold packs - $8 - Swelling, minor injuries
Saline solution (500ml) - $10 - Eye flush, wound cleaning
Alcohol prep pads $5 - Disinfecting skin/tools
Burn gel packets - $7 - Minor burns
Tweezers (stainless steel) - $4 - Splinter/debris removal
Small flashlight (LED) - $12 - Low-light care
Reusable cloth masks - $15 - Respiratory protection
Safety goggles - $10 - Eye protection from debris
Small spray bottle (for water/saline mix) - $3 - Eye/skin rinse
Compact backpack - $25 - Carry supplies discreetly
Rehydration salts - $5 - Heat exhaustion prevention
Basic OTC meds (ibuprofen, antihistamine) - $18 - Pain, swelling, allergies
Hand sanitizer (travel size) - $6 - Hygiene in the field
Notepad + waterproof pen - $4 - Patient notes, incident details
TOTAL $300

