The Creating Care and Discharge Plans for People Experiencing Homelessness who are Hospitalized Toolkit was created by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council in partnership with CommonSpirit Health. This tool kit was developed thanks to the invaluable input of providers on the ground, in both hospital and community-based settings, who work daily to […]
CommonSpirit Health, USC Street Medicine, and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) hosted a 90-minute webinar discussing the unique and complex needs of individuals experiencing homelessness during and post hospitalization. This webinar provides concrete ways for hospital teams and community providers to support unhoused individuals during hospitalization. Participants also learn how to
Are you interested in learning more about how your Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) health center can address positive social need screens? Join the National Health Care for the Homeless Council and the HITEQ Center on this webinar and learn how to support timely social needs referrals and care planning and operationalize social needs
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This webinar highlights how health center data analysis can be a powerful tool to assess and enhance health equity in the services provided to patients. A robust data analysis plan enables health centers to identify and address inequities within their organization and service offerings. Health centers vary widely in their use of Electronic Health Record
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James J. O’Connell, MD President, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Cambridge University, and Harvard Medical School, Dr. O’Connell began full-time clinical work with people experiencing homelessness in 1985 as the founding physician of the Boston Health Care for
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Using Data to Promote Health Equity This report provides practical guidance for Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) centers by conducting a comprehensive examination of financial and operational benchmark trends, empowering HCH to leverage their data resources to effectively address health equity concerns.
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Clinical Directors Network Clinical Education Library – CME-accredited classes related to women’s health and care for mobile populations. Topics include HPV vaccination, clinical assessment of domestic violence, treatment of opioid-dependent pregnant women, and more. Visit Website (Link)
Vaccinate Women is a free publication produced by the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC), which is known for accurate, timely, succinctly written immunization publications that are delivered electronically and by mail. Written specifically for women’s health specialists, Vaccinate Women is an annual 12-page print publication. Download Research (PDF)
