By Laura Brennan, Senior Policy Manager As the election approaches, the flurry of news, debates, and social media updates can leave many of us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious. To help navigate this challenging time, I reached out to the Council’s staff for their favorite self-care strategies, hoping to inspire you and provide ideas to […]
It’s a Scary Time; Take Care of Yourself! Read More >>
Please join us for an upcoming series of virtual listening sessions specifically designed for Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) facilities looking to leverage data to address health disparities. During these listening sessions, we will explore how data can be leveraged to address health disparities and advance equity in healthcare settings. The sessions will feature
Listening Sessions on Data and Health Equity: Three Dates Available Read More >>
Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) programs experience unique challenges in meeting clinical quality measures as the social drivers of health (SDOH) are often amplified for the patients they serve. People experiencing homelessness often experience additional barriers in managing their health concerns and differences in what health conditions are a priority for this population, it’s important
"I've never seen devastation like this." Cars and trucks were tossed around like toys in Asheville, North Carolina, after catastrophic flooding from Helene. pic.twitter.com/4wA33g7VLB — AccuWeather (@accuweather) September 30, 2024 The news and images coming out of the Southeastern U.S. in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene this weekend are heartbreaking. At least 120 people in
Disaster Resources for Those Serving the Unhoused Community Read More >>
Editor’s Note: We are very excited to announce Laura Brennan (she/her) has joined the Policy Team as NHCHC’s new Senior Policy Manager! Based in Austin, Texas, Laura will lead our advocacy work on Capitol Hill, writing the monthly Mobilizer newsletter, staffing our Policy Committee, and helping organize within the HCH Community. For 4 years, Laura
HCH In Seattle — the View from a Newcomer Read More >>
The National Institute for Medical Respite Care, a special program of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, is delighted to announce that the very first Trailblazer in California Recuperative Care Award has been awarded to Sandra Maple-Deaver of Gospel Center Rescue Mission in Stockton. Maple-Deaver received her award at the inaugural California Recuperative
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By Barbara DiPietro, Senior Policy Director As the HCH Community prepares its voter registration and voter turnout activities in the run-up to the Tuesday, Nov. 5, elections, three points are important to keep in mind: The System is Working as Designed … by Those Who Voted Social justice advocates often assert that the “system is
1 in 10 Unhoused People Vote — That’s a Problem Read More >>
