This session explores the experiences — both triumphant and challenging — of the Alameda Health System, whose lessons may serve as a useful blueprint for other healthcare organizations and institutions seeking to make a meaningful impact on the dental health of homeless populations. Speakers: Wanda Johnson, Nurse Practitioner, Alameda Health System; Joshwin Hall, Dentist, Alameda […]
Mobile Dental & Medical Services Read More >>
Homeless services providers must increasingly organize, prepare, and respond to natural — and unnatural — disasters and emergencies which disproportionately affect unsheltered and sheltered persons experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations. This workshop will bring together four leading HCH programs directly impacted by extreme weather and climate change. Program leads will provide accounts and examples
As the World Burns: HCH Responses to the Impacts of Extreme Weather & Climate Change Read More >>
An increase in homeless patients reporting sexual assaults to clinical and non-clinical members throughout the organization led to the creation of a post-sexual assault treatment protocol to provide trauma-informed care that is initiated at time of disclosure. Post-sexual assault care is often retraumatizing which prevents patients from reporting these assaults to care teams. This protocol
From the San Francisco County Human Services Agency offers SNAP participants and other low-income families resources with budget-friendly nutrition information. It has many great recipes, tips for healthy living, and much more. Download Research (Link)
EatFresh: Tasty Recipes on Your Budget Read More >>
This website provides many education tools and resources related to healthy food distribution and nutrition education. The Hub is a product of Feeding America’s collaborative with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the National Dairy Council to promote health while fighting hunger. Download Research (Link)
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Our mission is to create practical solutions at the intersection of vulnerability, migration, and health. We envision a world based on health justice and equity, where migration is never an impediment to well-being. Download Research (Link)
Migrant Clinicians Network | Patient Education Materials in English and Spanish Read More >>
FRAC improves the nutrition, health, and well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the United States through advocacy, partnerships, and by advancing bold and equitable policy solutions. Download Research (Link)
Food Research and Action Center Read More >>
Feeding America is the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States. We partner with food banks, food pantries, and local food programs to bring food to people facing hunger. We advocate for policies that create long-term solutions to hunger. Download Research (Link)
