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The Council is a membership organization that connects you with peers, specialists, and resources to eliminate homelessness through health care and housing. Join us if you believe that no one deserves to be homeless, and that we can do something about it.

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Latest News

Read the March Edition of Council News: HCH2019 Is Coming

Our latest Council News features #HCH2019 updates and brings diabetes management and Adverse Childhood Experiences in focus with two new publications. Also included are policy updates on Medicaid work requirements, homelessness news, and more.
Read Council News now, or visit our archives for more informative issues.… More

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New Guide Explores Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes

A new Council resource addresses the challenges of diabetes management for people experiencing homelessness. The Nutrition and Diabetes Guide: How Medical Nutrition Therapy Can Improve Diabetes Management highlights the role of registered dietitians in the treatment of diabetes for those without housing, and includes case studies, resources on health literacy and food insecurity, healthy recipes, and more.
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Access Health Center Tools and Resources

The National HCH Council has collaborated with other national organizations and partners which support Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-funded health centers to launch the Health Center Resource Clearinghouse. This online repository makes it easy to search for curated resources by keyword, topic, audience, and other criteria. Use the clearinghouse to access publications, trainings, and support on priority areas … More

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Focus on #HCH2019 Learning Labs

Make the most of your 2019 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium experience and stay for one of four half-day Learning Labs on Saturday, May 25.
Join presenters from HCH programs in Boston, Baltimore, and New York; consumers with lived experience of homelessness; and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for in-depth sessions on varied issues facing people … More

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