2023 National HCH Conference

PCI: Gender-Affirming Care 101 – Clinical Competencies

Gender-affirming care is a life-saving intervention, especially for gender-diverse individuals experiencing homelessness. This full-day training is intended for clinical providers who are new to gender-affirming health care and are seeking to gain foundational clinical competencies in hormone therapy (i.e. estrogen therapy, antiandrogen and testosterone therapy), surgical referrals, and gender-affirming primary care. Speakers include leading experts […]

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The Health and Housing Impact of the Flexible Housing Pool Program of Chicago & Cook County

In an interactive workshop format, we propose to present our evaluation of the Flexible Housing Pool program of Chicago and Cook County (FHPCC). FHPCC expands the supply of permanent supportive housing (PSH) units and lowers eligibility barriers to PSH for high-risk individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the region. FHPCC’s innovative features comprise (1) a

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Building Service Capacity Through a Model Workforce Development Program

In late 2022, a managed care plan began a partnership with a community-based organization that had an impressive history of partnering with local employment partners to effectively meet staffing needs, while also providing opportunities for individuals with lived experience and other barriers to integrate into the workplace. Together they sought to address several regional concerns:

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Leading with Lived Experience: Empowering Clients and Residents in Advocacy and Decision Making

Many homeless service and advocacy organizations, governments, and funders are committed to empowering leaders with lived experience of homelessness. But the roadmap for realizing this goal is not always clear. How and where to begin? What advice do clients have for organizations improving their commitment to this work? How can your organization move beyond checking

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Oral Presentation 5: Medical Respite Operation and Evaluation

Speakers: Marc O Griofa: City of Las Vegas; Greg Morris: CEO, Ascending to Health Respite Care; Devin Miller: Program Manager, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing Session Materials:  Download PDF of Presentation Slides: “A Medicaid Evaluation to Assess Recuperative Care Services” Download PDF of Presentation Slides: “Oversight & Operation of a Medical Respite

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Oral Presentation 7: Addiction Recovery and Sober Living

Speakers: Michael Mayer: Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program; Dr. Mary Lashley: Professor, Towson University Department of Nursing; Dr. Jason Worcester: Medical Director, Boston Accountable Care Organization; Andrew Maier: Executive Assistant, Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program Consumer Advisory Board Session Materials: Download PowerPoint Presentation

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Putting “Community” into a Community Clinic

This workshop will share the administrative, clinical, and consumer perspectives of launching and operating a Community Clinic at the Organization. The Organization is a nonprofit that ends isolation and homelessness through radical hospitality. It’s an inclusive space for anyone experiencing homelessness to feel welcome, feel safe, and receive services. By partnering with the Clinic and

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