The outreach model of health care delivery was designed from its beginning to bridge care to the hardest to reach, most marginalized homeless populations. From its humble origins, the Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) model of outreach has been a work-in-progress. First, care was often delivered from the back of vans with supplies stored […]
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This homeless health care case report, developed by the HCH Clinicians’ Network, elucidates components of mobile medical outreach treatment, highlighting best practices and evidence-based primary care. Download Research (PDF)
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Federal reports and lessons learned from a number of communities tell us that we are not prepared to meet the disaster-related needs of people who are homeless. This publication provides an overview of important issues to consider when planning for the needs of homeless people during disasters. Practical guidance for each issue area is offered
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This case report presents a cascade of life-threatening complications arising from a chronic hepatitis C infection in a homeless man, originally contracted from contaminated tattoo needles. Download Research (Link)
Too many people without financial resources and social supports cycle among hospitals, mental health facilities, foster care or group homes, correctional institutions, shelters, and the streets. These insidious “revolving doors” exacerbate homelessness and call for clinicians and communities to find coordinated solutions that are humane and cost effective. First steps often involve creative adaptation of
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Mollie Melbourne | National Association of Community Health Centers | during the National Health Care for the Homeless Conference and Policy Symposium, Phoenix, Arizona. Download Research (PPT)
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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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Prepared by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, this report offers examples of various models of collaboration related to discrete aspects of emergency response. Download Research (PDF)
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