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Institute for Public Service Reporting – Memphis

Rev. Dr. G. Scott Morris

Rev. Dr. G. Scott Morris, a physician and ordained United Methodist minister, is founding director of Church Health in Memphis.

Dr. Scott Morris, founder of Church Health: "When trying to care about someone who is homeless, do not be judgmental. It is highly unlikely that you can put yourself in that person's place and imagine the decisions they have had to make over time."

Dr. Scott Morris, founder of Church Health: "When trying to care about someone who is homeless, do not be judgmental. It is highly unlikely that you can put yourself in that person's place and imagine the decisions they have had to make over time."

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What the homeless teach us about the connection between health and care

Lessons learned from nearly 40 years of working with the working poor, hungry and homeless at Church Health.

Rev. Dr. G. Scott MorrisDecember 24, 2025

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