In 2022, the National Health Care for the Homeless Council chaired the development of the Caucus on Homelessness (CoH) program for the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2022 Annual Meeting and Expo. The theme of the annual meeting was: “150 Years of Creating the Healthiest Nation: Leading the Path Toward Equity.” Social equity is, as […]
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This resource was developed with support from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award to the National Health Care for the Homeless Council for $1,967,147 with 0 percent financed with non- governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s)
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Guidance on Management of COVID-19 in Homeless Service Sites and in Correctional and Detention Facilities (Link) NHCHC COVID-19 Pandemic Guidance (PDF) Webinar Slides (PDF) Attendees joined us for a discussion about winter planning for people experiencing homelessness as we face numerous respiratory illnesses. We heard from the CDC about the updated COVID-19 guidance and Council staff
Coffee Chat: Updated CDC COVID-19 Guidance & Winter Planning for the HCH Community Read More >>
Health centers have been on the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic for two years, with staff tirelessly working to protect and treat their community. This webinar will highlight the data collected by health centers throughout this time with the opportunity for participants to reflect on and share their experience. Hosted By: Lauryn Berner, MSW, MPH
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April 7th: Washington, DC Webinar Slides(PDF) Partnership: Unity Health Care and the Washington, DC Department of Human ServicesJoin our facilitated discussion on their community collaboration to implement vaccine rollout, operationalized innovative Isolation/Quarantine solutions, and focus on long-term housing solutions. April 13th: Hennepin County, Minnesota Webinar Slides(PDF) Partnership: Health Care for the Homeless and the Minnesota
Webinar Slides(PDF) As we begin a new year witnessing both the ongoing suffering from COVID-19 and a sense of optimism for vaccination efforts, join the National Health Care for the Homeless Council for a series of coffee chats reflecting on the pandemic and its impact on us as individuals and as a community. The facilitated
Living Through the Pandemic: What CAN You Do? Read More >>
On January 22, Council staff will facilitate Living Through a Pandemic: How are You Doing?, an opportunity to contemplate and acknowledge the grief, loss, and unique challenges of working at a Health Care for the Homeless organization during the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees are invited to share their experiences and find connection through the broader community.
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Webinar Slides(PDF) Issue Brief on Vaccines(PDF) As vaccines for COVID-19 are approved and become available for distribution, there are many questions about when they will be available for people experiencing homelessness as well as staff working in community-based programs (such as health centers and homeless shelters). This discussion will identify the main challenges to vaccinating
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