Partnerships between health centers and supportive housing providers employing a “Housing First” approach1 have shown reductions in emergency department utilizations, inpatient hospital stays, and costs to the health system, increased use of preventative primary and behavioral health care as well as high rates of housing retention.2 Clinical outcomes assessing changes in mental health status and a reduction in substance use is linked to Housing First programs, yet few studies or reports have addressed the impact of these programs on physical health outcomes such as diabetes, blood pressure, and asthma.
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Best Practices, Clinical Practice, Homeless Services, Permanent Supportive Housing