Webinar Slides(PDF) Medical respite is a safe and stable place for people experiencing homelessness to heal from illness or injury. This resource is vital as it provides the opportunity for a safe transition from a hospital stay for especially vulnerable individuals. As communities work to expand medical respite care, some are faced with the challenge […]
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Webinar Slides(PDF) In 2014 the National Health Care for the Homeless Council published a study exploring the relationship between homelessness and violence. Nearly half the study’s ~500 participants experienced violence while homeless, and findings revealed that although males and females experienced violence at virtually the same rate, female gender was a significant predictor of knowing
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Webinar Slides(PDF) The sex trade industry comprises a wide range of activities, in several different settings from street-level sex work, to escort services, to exotic dancing. Many of the folks involved in the sex trade industry are experiencing or have experienced some type of homelessness. This webinar seeks to look at ways that sex work
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ACEs Fact Sheet(link) In this third of a four-part “Clinicians’ Coffee Chat” series, participants will share questions, wisdom, and resources on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and homelessness. Speakers:
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Webinar Slides(PDF) The National Center for Medical Education, Development and Research Communities of Practice and the Council held this discussion on the importance of improving cultural competency in the care of vulnerable populations. Honoring diversity and promoting effective interactions is critical to meeting the needs of patients across cultures. As part of this webinar, presenters
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Webinar Slides (721 KB)(PDF) Humanism Pocket Tool Manual (775 KB)(PDF) Humanism Pocket Tool Card version 5.4 (295 KB)(PDF) Soh, Shaner & Gelberg et al 2018 (428 KB)(PDF) Every patient deserves compassionate, trauma-informed care, and it is particularly critical for clients coping with the experience of homelessness. How can clinicians ensure that all patients—including
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The National Network for Oral Health Access and the National HCH Council partnered to present this webinar on oral health and diabetes for patients experiencing homelessness. This webinar reviews barriers to oral health care for patients experiencing homelessness, examines the prevalence of diabetes and periodontal disease in this population, and features organizations with experience in treating
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Webinar Slides(PDF) 2018 Supplemental Anticipatory Guidance(PDF) Engaging Youth Experiencing Homelessness(PDF) Behavioral Health Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness(PDF) In this second of a four-part “Clinicians’ Coffee Chat” series, participants will share questions, wisdom, and resources on providing care for families without homes. This interactive discussion will foster peer learning and support across the homeless health care
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