The results of the 2024 election only reaffirm our collective commitment to the mission that has guided us for decades: Ensuring that every person—especially those experiencing homelessness—has access to the health care they need to live with dignity and security. Regardless of the political landscape, our work remains steadfast and urgent. The election results may shift […]
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Join Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation, Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO), and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) for a four-part learning collaborative (LC) focused on integrating the needs of survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), human trafficking (HT), and exploitation (E) into emergency preparedness for health centers (HCs) and their partners. Evidence shows that IPV/HT/E
Health Care for the Homeless Health Centers (HCHs) and Medical Respite Care (MRC) programs serve consumers with different kinds of housing-related social needs. However, while HCHs and MRC programs are ideal places to begin addressing needs for consumers who are transitioning into (or preparing to transition into) housing, it is very challenging to do so
Build Capacity in Your Health Center or MRC Program to Address Housing-Related Needs Read More >>
Transitional-age youth (TAY), defined as individuals aged 18-24 years old, experiencing homelessness have distinct health care and housing needs compared to older adults and younger children. Meaningful engagement of transitional-age youth in services, consumer leadership, and health center governance is essential for developing programs that effectively address their unique needs. While there is often high
Please join us for an upcoming series of virtual listening sessions specifically designed for Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) facilities looking to leverage data to address health disparities. During these listening sessions, we will explore how data can be leveraged to address health disparities and advance equity in healthcare settings. The sessions will feature
Listening Sessions on Data and Health Equity: Three Dates Available Read More >>
Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) programs experience unique challenges in meeting clinical quality measures as the social drivers of health (SDOH) are often amplified for the patients they serve. People experiencing homelessness often experience additional barriers in managing their health concerns and differences in what health conditions are a priority for this population, it’s important
"I've never seen devastation like this." Cars and trucks were tossed around like toys in Asheville, North Carolina, after catastrophic flooding from Helene. pic.twitter.com/4wA33g7VLB — AccuWeather (@accuweather) September 30, 2024 The news and images coming out of the Southeastern U.S. in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene this weekend are heartbreaking. At least 120 people in
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The National Institute for Medical Respite Care, a special program of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, is delighted to announce that the very first Trailblazer in California Recuperative Care Award has been awarded to Sandra Maple-Deaver of Gospel Center Rescue Mission in Stockton. Maple-Deaver received her award at the inaugural California Recuperative
Meet the Recipient of the First Trailblazer in CA Recuperative Care Award! Read More >>
