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Health Care for the Homeless Models of Integrated Care

April 13, 2011

Webinar Slides(PPT) This webinar will focus on the models of integrated care that three health care for the homeless projects has adopted in order to better serve homeless populations. Homeless populations are much more likely to have complex, multiple occurring disorders that include chronic, somatic conditions coupled with mental health and/or substance use disorders. Traditional models […]

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury

March 29, 2011

Webinar Slides(PPT) Q & A(PDF) Resources(PDF) March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. This webinar will address the diagnosis and treatment of TBI in the homeless population. The co-incidence of homelessness and TBI can lead to medical, social, behavioral, mental, cognitive, and economic decline in an individual. Presenters Angela Colantonio, PhD, OT Reg (Ont); Saunderson

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Patient Centered Medical Home: Introduction to the Concept

March 10, 2011

Webinar Slides(PDF) This webinar includes a brief review of the patient-centered medical home concept and history; the reasoning behind one HCH’s plans to prioritize seeking PCMH recognition now; and a discussion of the early challenges and foreseeable hurdles to recognition for HCH programs. Presenters: Heidi Nelson, MHSA; CEO, Duffy Health Center; Hyannis, Massachusetts Joslyn Strupp

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Pain Management Survey of Health Care for the Homeless Clinicians: Summary of Results | 2011

March 1, 2011

In a direct response to clinical priorities expressed by the HCH Clinician’s Network, the Network Steering Committee surveyed HCH clinicians across the country regarding chronic pain management practices, knowledge, attitudes, and resources. Download Research (PDF)

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Food insufficiency and health services utilization in a national sample of homeless adults

January 29, 2011

Presented by The Journal of General Internal Medicine, authors: Baggett TP, Singer DE Rao SR, O’Connell JJ, Bharel M, Rigotti NA. Many people experiencing homelessness must also contend with food insecurity. This study explores the relationship between lack of accessible food and use of acute health services. Download Research (PDF)

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