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It’s Not Too Late! Join Us in Phoenix at Our First-Ever Medical Respite Training Symposium
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There’s still time to join fellow administrators, consumers, and providers in exploring the future of medical respite care at our Training Symposium from October 1-2 in Phoenix, AZ! The challenges in medical respite are numerous, but you’ll find the necessary knowledge to overcome these obstacles to achieve programmatic success in our 17 CME-accredited workshops. Whether you’re interested in starting a new medical respite program or expanding one by forging hospital partnerships or securing new funding, our Symposium’s Planning/Start-up, Advanced Operations, and Clinical tracks will offer you critical information on topics ranging from safety and staffing concerns to end-of-life care and housing strategies. Register now to learn from the nation’s leading experts in medical respite care—including trauma expert Matt Bennett—or read six reasons to join us in Phoenix.
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| Call for Proposals Now Open for Our 2019 National HCH Conference
We are now accepting proposals for the 2019 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium! To be held from May 22-25 in Washington, D.C., our Conference will unite hundreds of providers, administrators, consumers, and policy experts from across the HCH field to explore critical topics in health care and homelessness. Now is your chance to become a part of the Conference agenda by submitting a proposal reflective of our theme of “Working Together for Justice.” Learn more about Conference tracks, the review process, and session formats on our Call for Proposals webpage and watch our instructional video. Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. PST on Monday, October 29, 2018.
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| The Council Strategic Planning Survey Is Here! Give Us Your Feedback by Sept. 25
The National HCH Council’s Strategic Planning Committee has reconfirmed our existing values and activities and is exploring new strategies for the Council to pursue to maximize its effectiveness. Read more about these developments and please take a brief—but critical—survey by September 25. Your input is needed to help guide the Council in prioritizing where to focus its efforts and resources over the next few years as we strive to ensure access to high-quality services for people experiencing homelessness and work to eliminate homelessness.
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| Case Study Explores Housing Development at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless The National HCH Council has released a new policy brief, “Housing is Health Care: A Case Study of Housing Development at an HCH Program.” Many health centers are prioritizing housing as an essential component of the health services they provide to vulnerable populations. This publication details the site-based housing development, property management, and integrated supportive services at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) in Denver, CO. Learn how CCH became a national leader in the integration of health and housing and find helpful tips and straightforward advice on how you can replicate this model in your own community.
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| In Case You Missed It: New Clinical Guidelines for Asthma Treatment Now Available
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| Upcoming Webinar Spotlights Denver HCH’s Integrated Model of Care Join the Council and leaders from the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) on Wednesday, September 26, from 2-3:30 p.m. EST to discuss housing and health care! Learn how CCH finances its capital housing development; how they plan, design, and manage multiple housing projects simultaneously; how they integrate housing and health care services; and how they include property management staff in a coordinated approach to care in our discussion. Complementing our recent policy brief, this free webinar is a great opportunity for you to learn how the Denver HCH program has become a national leader on the integration of housing and health care. Register now.
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| Free On-Demand Webinar Offers Tips for HCH Programs in States Newly Expanding Medicaid
Virginia and Maine are on the cusp of expanding Medicaid coverage through the Affordable Care Act, an option that has significantly benefited people experiencing homelessness. While this presents exciting opportunities for growth at HCH programs and other health centers, it also brings new challenges and operational considerations. To share “lessons learned” from others working in Medicaid expansion states, the Council hosted a videoconference featuring a discussion among leadership from HCH programs in Richmond, VA; Baltimore, MD; Albuquerque, NM; Portland, OR; and three health centers in Maine. This recording will be of interest to anyone in a state newly expanding Medicaid (or seeking to in the near future!) or to those curious about others’ experiences.
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| Help Us Update Our Consumer Advisory Board Manual: Provide Feedback by Sept. 14
Developed by the National Consumer Advisory Board (NCAB), the Consumer Advisory Board Manual provides guidance and share lessons on the formation and maintenance of Consumer Advisory Boards (CABs). The NCAB Steering Committee wants to update this manual again to add the experience and lessons we have gained over the last decade—and we need your feedback! We want to be sure that we include insights from people who are currently using the manual as we move forward with our update: please aid us by completing a brief online survey on the CAB Manual by September 14 or reach out to Katherine Cavanaugh, Consumer Advocate, with any questions. A paper survey is also available.
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| Advocacy Alert: Who “Deserves Help?”—Take Action on Work Requirements
As the end of the 115th Congress and midterm elections approach, stay up to date on the latest developments in Medicaid, the federal budget, opioid legislation, and more with Mobilizer. Read a letter from our Senior Policy Director Dr. Barbara DiPietro examining the dangerous narrative of the “deserving poor” in our latest action alert, and learn how to advocate for expanding access to critical services—rather than limiting them through harmful work requirements—by finding out what’s happening in your state regarding work requirements in Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, housing, and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Let’s make this an advocacy-filled fall! Not signed up for Mobilizer? Subscribe or view our archives.
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| Blog Post in Health Affairs Highlights the Link Between Homelessness and Health
A recent piece from NHCHC CEO Bobby Watts and Kaiser Permanente’s Dr. Bechara Choucair examines the link between homelessness and health—and how to effect positive change for our neighbors without homes. Recognizing that “homelessness and inadequate housing are major health issues,” the post asserts unequivocally that “the sooner this connection is recognized, the better. In terms of health, falling into homelessness can be dangerous, costly, and deadly." Read the blog post and learn more about the connections between health, housing, and homelessness on our website.
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| New Article Highlights Duffy Health Center’s SMA Model of Care for Hepatitis C Treatment
NHCHC Organizational Member Duffy Health Center is the focus of a research article in the Journal of Community Health demonstrating the success of the Shared Medical Appointment (SMA) model of care in treatment of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in Hyannis, MA. The study, “Successful Implementation of a Shared Medical Appointment Model for Hepatitis C Treatment at a Community Health Center,” shows that the SMA model, in which patients with common conditions are seen in a group setting, was an effective treatment method for HCV with replication potential in other Community Health Centers. The Council congratulates Duffy Health Center for their efforts and recognition for improving the quality of care for people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations.
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| HCH Careers: View Recent Listings on the Council's Jobs Board
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