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2024 California Recuperative Care Symposium

Registration Is Now Open for the 2024 California Recuperative Care Symposium

The National Institute for Medical Respite Care (NIMRC), a special program of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC), is pleased to open registration for the inaugural California Recuperative Care Symposium, September 12-13, 2024, at the Hilton Arden West in Sacramento, California. NIMRC is excited to showcase promising practices, program models, and examples of leadership […]

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Older Americans Month

This Year’s Older Americans Month Focuses on Connection

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. This year’s theme is “Powered by Connection,” meant to recognize the massive impact meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. Did you know nearly one quarter of people

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Community Conversation: Self-Care for Clinicians

Community Conversation Will Cover Strategies for Clinician Self-Care

Clinicians serving people experiencing homelessness are often well aware of the role self-care plays in one’s well-being and ability to care for others. We also know that self-care cannot only focus on the individual, but requires the support of teams, organizations, and communities. What can we learn from each other to foster renewal and restoration

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President's FY25 Budget: Provisions Important to the HCH Community

What’s In Biden’s FY25 Budget to Support Health Care for the Homeless?

President Biden released his FY2025 budget on March 11, setting the top-line spending and policypriorities the Administration would like to see Congress pursue as they navigate their own budgeting processes. Our new fact sheet outlines the provisions contained in the President’s FY25 budget that are of primary interest to the Health Care for the Homeless

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April 8 webinar: Gender-affirming medical respite care

Webinar Will Cover Promising Practices to Promote Gender Inclusivity

Are you interested in creating a welcoming environment for trans and nonbinary clients at your medical respite program? Are you curious how other programs support gender affirmation for staff and clients? Please join the National Health Care for the Homeless Council and the National Institute for Medical Respite Care April 8 at 1 p.m. CDT

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Learning Collaborative. How Health Centers and Medical Respite Programs Can Strengthen Their Screening Processes

Learning Collaborative Will Explore Strengthening Screening Processes

Housing screening, which includes questions around consumers’ housing status and immediate related needs, is common within health centers and Medical Respite Care (MRC) settings. Asking questions related to housing is important for tailoring care plans, connecting consumers with crucial services, and improving understanding self-reported needs. Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) health centers and MRC

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