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Oral Health and Diabetes in Patients Experiencing Homelessness

This publication with the National Network for Oral Health Access examines the connections between periodontal disease, diabetes, and homelessness. The limited access to health care experienced by people without homes creates poor health outcomes and a lack of preventive care for chronic conditions, including diabetes and periodontal disease. Learn the answers to frequently asked questions […]

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Homelessness & Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Health and Behavioral Health Consequences of Childhood Trauma

Childhood trauma has lasting impacts on health outcomes and development. This fact sheet explores the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and provides screening and treatment options. This resource was developed in partnership with the National Network to End Family Homelessness, an initiative of The Bassuk Center on Homelessness and Vulnerable Children and Youth. Download Research

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Suicide and Homelessness: Data Trends in Suicide and Mental Health Among Homeless Populations

Given the conditions that we know increase the likelihood of suicide in the general population, compounding factors faced when experiencing homelessness place those without homes at much higher risk. This fact sheet details common risk factors for suicidal behaviors, mental health and clinical utilization trends of HCH grantees reported in the 2016 Uniform Data System

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Demonstrating Value: Measuring the Impact of the Health Care for the Homeless Grantees

Alaina Boyer, National Health Care for the Homeless Council Demonstrating the value of health centers is a necessary element of sustainability and measuring benefit. To help illustrate that value, this document provides an overview of the complex challenges facing homeless populations, the history of Health Care for the Homeless, and the critical impact of the

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Nicotine Anonymous Peer Support Groups–Can They Work in Homeless Service Settings?

Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2014). Studies have consistently demonstrated that people who are homeless have high rates of tobacco use and high-risk smoking practices, including the misuse of tobacco products (Baggett & Rigotti, 2010; Torchalla, Strehlau,

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Prevention & Response to Infectious Diseases Within the Homeless Population

Prevention and response procedures to infectious disease outbreaks often do not address the unique circumstances of persons experiencing homelessness. This fact sheet highlights infectious diseases within this population, addresses challenges in the event of an outbreak, and provides strategies and tools that can be used to prevent and respond to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.

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