Oct. 10 is World Homeless Day, a day recognized internationally to raise awareness of the needs of people experiencing homelessness and promote work in local communities to alleviate suffering and prevent death. Nearly 600,000 people in the U.S. are experiencing homelessness, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment […]
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Please join the National HCH Council at the Health Center Preparedness and Response Forum, kicking off on Oct. 12 at noon Central Time. This virtual forum is for all health centers serving priority populations, such as agricultural workers, individuals experiencing homelessness, public housing residents, and other vulnerable groups including older adults, and Asian American, Pacific Islander,
NTTAPs will host virtual forum on emergency preparedness and response Read More >>
In the event of a government shutdown on Sunday, Oct. 1, the Department of Health and Human Services HHS released its contingency staffing plan for operations. Here are the specific plans for HRSA, CDC, CMS, and SAMHSA. Of specific note: Most federal staff will be furloughed during this time and will be prohibited from working during the shutdown. Agencies likely
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Budget and government shutdown updates, Medicaid Redetermination stats, a look at the spike in poverty, and more.
The September 2023 Issue of Mobilizer is Out Now Read More >>
RCPN Coffee Chat: Integrating Program Issues into Policy & Advocacy Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. CDT Many medical respite programs and providers are focused on day-to-day operations and meeting the needs of their clients. However, many of the most challenging issues facing the medical respite community are heavily influenced by the broader public policy environment,
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Please join the National HCH Council for our upcoming Learning Collaborative: “Capacity Building to Increase Health Care Access for People Experiencing Homelessness.” If you are a health care administrative professional serving people experiencing homelessness and are interested in learning alongside peers, this opportunity is for you! Program Description Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) administrators’
This resource is a quick guide that covers formatting, writing style, and additional strategies to support people in being able to read and understand written materials.
New Guide Covers How to Create Accessible Printed Resources Read More >>
Outreach workers often serve as the first step to connect people experiencing chronic homelessness to the health care system. Recognizing the lifesaving role outreach workers fill for those who are unhoused, the National Health Care for the Homeless Council is pleased to invite outreach workers in the State of Tennessee to an in depth training for
Basic Street Medicine for Non-Clinical Outreach Workers (TN Residents Only) Read More >>
