Oral Health Recommendations & Checklist
Oral Health Recommendations & Checklist for Primary Care Providers. Download Research (PDF)
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Conditions and Issues
Healing Hands: The Presence of Spirituality in Healing
The following article discusses healing practices that incorporate spirituality as part of the recovery process for individuals with mental illness and addictions whose psychological distress is exacerbated by homelessness. Arising from both secular and sectarian models of care, the approaches featured here include empathic engagement and support, Native Hawaiian Healing, meditation and yoga, group meetings
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Traumatic Brain Injury Among Homeless Persons: Etiology, Prevalence & Severity
This monograph by Jennifer L. Highley, PMHNP-BC, and published by the HCH Clinicians’ Network, describes the etiology, prevalence and severity of cognitive dysfunction as a result of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among persons experiencing homelessness. It is hoped that this information will improve our ability to identify, assess, diagnose, treat, house and create aftercare services
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Traumatic Brain Injury in a Homeless Male
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of disability in the United States, where about 1.4 million people have a reported head injury each year. There is evidence that homeless individuals experience a greater incidence of severe head injury than the general population. This case report illustrates the sequelae of a moderate traumatic brain
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Healing Hands: Traumatic Brain Injury: Emerging Tools for Assessment and Care
Traumatic brain injury and attendant cognitive deficits are an ongoing problem for people experiencing homelessness. Much like the chicken and egg quandary, determining the relationship between brain injury and homelessness can be difficult. Trauma survivors may have suffered brain injury as children through abuse or accident, or during military service. Without adequate assessment, continued follow
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Traumatic Brain Injury: Emerging Tools for Assessment and Care
Traumatic brain injury and attendant cognitive deficits are an ongoing problem for people experiencing homelessness. Much like the chicken and egg quandary, determining the relationship between brain injury and homelessness can be difficult. Trauma survivors may have suffered brain injury as children through abuse or accident, or during military service. Without adequate assessment, continued follow
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Adapting Your Practice: Treatment & Recommendations on Reproductive Health Care for Homeless Patients
This document is part of the network’s series of practice adaptations developed by clinicians working in HCH projects. Download Research (PDF)
Healing Hands: Exposure-related Conditions: Symptoms and Prevention Strategies
Exposure-related conditions are a constant reality faced by homeless individuals who spend most days and many nights outside. Without shelter against the elements, they are dependent on mild temperatures and dry weather for a tolerable existence. And while some people who live on the streets may have tents or cardboard structures to provide a modicum
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