Webinar Slides(PPT) The webinar will explore the role of a community health worker (CHW) and how a CHW program can be applied in the homeless health care setting. The session will also provide an overview of the Homelessness 101 program and its relevance to the advocacy role of a community health worker. Presenters Matt Leber, […]
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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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Webinar Slides(PPT) In developing New Access Points, integration of care is critical—and challenging—both internally and at the community level. In this webinar, you will learn from the experience of one community mental health organization that has planned and applied for Health Center funding to more comprehensively meet the needs of its community. They will share
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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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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
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Webinar Slides(PPTX) This webinar includes health reform opportunities, data supporting medical respite care, the role of health centers, collaborating with hospitals, common program startup challenges and solutions, and resources for starting a program. Presenters: Sabrina Edgington, MSSW; Program and Policy Specialist, National Health Care for the Homeless Council Leslie Enzian, MD; Medical Director, HCH Medical Respite Program,
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