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Considerations for Tailored Diabetes Self-Management Education and Meal Planning for People Experiencing Homelessness

The National Health Care for the Homeless Council presented the following webinar on June 29, 2023. Webinar description: Learn practical and feasible approaches to diabetes management for persons experiencing homelessness. We know that diabetes disproportionately affects populations experiencing homelessness, and are much more at risk for additional complications, comorbidities, and food insecurity. Two resources developed […]

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Resources: Fact Sheet

Heart Disease Fact Sheet

Heart disease and diabetes are significant health concerns among the homeless population in the United States. Homelessness exacerbates the risk factors and challenges associated with these conditions, leading to poorer health outcomes and increased mortality rates. This fact sheet provides an overview of heart disease and diabetes within the homeless community, highlighting key statistics, risk

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Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Oral Health Integration

Breaking down barriers and creating timely access to care is paramount when patients have co-morbidities that sometimes require urgent care. Oral health care team members are a vital component to the patients team. In a patient-centric endeavor, our team helped create manageable, sustainable cross-departmental workflows that empower the patient to improve their overall health outcome

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A Sustainable Telehealth Clinic for People Experiencing Homelessness in Hampton Roads (Poster Session)

People experiencing homelessness (PEH) are at a significantly greater risk of severe illness and chronic disease and less likely to seek primary care or have health insurance compared to the 35% general public. Authors: Trevor Fachko; Irene Peppiatt; Katherine Schaffer, M.D. Session Materials:  Download the Poster

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Hepatitis C Virtual Symposium: Primary Care-Based Treatment for People Experiencing Homelessness

  Download Webinar Slides Download Hepatitis C Provider Pocket Guide The National Health Care for the Homeless Council hosted a free, virtual symposium on providing hepatitis C treatment in primary care settings to patients with complex care needs, including experiences of homelessness, substance use, and co-occurring medical conditions.   Continuing Education Credits: 3 hours of continuing

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Recetas Amigas de la Diabetes (Español)

Identificar recetas y recursos alimentarios que sean asequibles, accesibles y que se adapten a las necesidades dietéticas individuales puede ser un desafío. Esto se vuelve aún más desafiante cuando alguien no tiene acceso completo a una cocina o está aprendiendo a cocinar. La Guía de Planificación y Preparación de Alimentos Para La Diabetes se desarrolló

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Diabetes Friendly Recipes

Identifying recipes and food resources that are affordable, accessible and accommodate dietary needs can be challenging. This becomes even more challenging when someone does not have full access to a kitchen or is learning how to cook. The resource Meal Planning and Food Preparation Guide for Diabetes was developed as a resource to support meal

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