Research and Data

Deaths Uncounted: Using Local Data to Act on Unnecessary Tragedy

In Marin County in the San Francisco Bay Area, County and community-based organizations collaborate to provide services for people experiencing homelessness using a Housing First approach. The closely connected network was alarmed by a perceived increase in deaths among people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic; many of these deaths seemed to involve substance use. […]

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Delivering Mobile Health Care to People Experiencing Homelessness

Mobile units offer health centers a way to meet individuals where they are and build community partnerships to provide health services local facilities. In 2020, approximately 47% of Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) health centers operated a mobile medical unit. The American Rescue Plan funding provided the opportunity for health centers to start or

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Medical Ethics and COVID-19: Naming and Addressing the Moral Injury of Care during COVID-19

Working within the context of Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) means that providers and staff regularly navigate complex needs and systems to best care for the people they serve. A key piece of this is ensuring the dignity of the people experiencing homelessness. Providers seek to offer high-quality care, meeting people where they are,

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Bridges to Better Care: Integrating Data Systems to Streamline Care Coordination

Webinar Slides(PDF) Follow-Up Materials We know that understanding and addressing the Social Determinants of Health is essential to improving the health and quality of life for health center patients. On a community level, knowing what patient needs are and coordinating across systems is often easier said than done. Using data-driven approaches to identify existing needs,

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Two Years On: What the Data Says About COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Efforts at Health Care for the Homeless Health Centers

Over the last two years, health center program grantees had the option to report data on their efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Health centers reported on the numbers of individuals tested, tested positive, vaccinated, and treated for COVID-19, in addition to reporting on their capacity and

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Two Years On: What the Data Says about Health Centers’ COVID-19 Efforts

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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Supporting Peer Staff Through the Pandemic

  Peers are an important component of supporting people experiencing homelessness in accessing health care and navigating complex support systems. During COVID, peers have taken on expanded roles and been critical in helping folks navigate complex systems and limited service options. This webinar will feature peer staff and individuals who supervise peers to discuss the

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Homeless in the ED: Partnerships to Improve Care for People without Homes in Emergency Departments

Wednesdays, March 16, 23, and 30 – 2022   Go to Downloadable Webinar Files   People experiencing homelessness are often managing significant complex health issues but are unable to access needed primary care or must prioritize immediate survival over health management. The result is that health conditions are often untreated until it’s an emergency. Emergency

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