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| Council Talks to Colorado Consumers about What Housing Would Mean to Them
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Earlier this month, Council staff visited the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless in Denver and the health care, housing, and respite projects in Colorado Springs to talk to consumers about how #housingishealthcare. The need for more affordable housing is evident in these communities where housing has such a profound impact on health. For Karl Walker, 50 (above), housing would bring a sense of community and provide a good foundation for starting a new life. Others said that the safety and quiet of their own housing would make them healthier by allowing them to sleep better and feel safer. See more photographs on the Council's social media.
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| Save Health Centers and the NHSC
In October of 2015, Health Centers face a funding cliff: the Health Centers Fund, which makes up more than half of all funding for the Health Centers program, will end unless it is reauthorized. Make your call now to (855) 456-3949 and ask your Members of Congress to “Vote YES on HR 2 to Support Health Centers.” The advocacy effort to save the National Health Service Corps is also underway this month. Contact your Member of Congress before March 27, 2015. Take Action Now! S ee the Fact Sheet for more information.
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| 2015 National Conference Registration
Registration is open for the 2015 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium, which will be held in Washington, D.C. at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, May 7-9, 2015. The conference agenda and workshop descriptions are now available. Along with half-day Learning Lab hands-on trainings, full-day Pre-Conference Institutes will be offered on May 6, 2015, on cultural humility, self-care, Medicaid and health reform, and medical respite care. Register now.
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| Register for Learning Labs at the Conference
For the first time, we will be offering in-depth Learning Lab experiences at this year's annual conference free of charge for conference participants. These half-day trainings are structured to provide comprehensive, interactive, and hands-on professional development. The trainings will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a boxed lunch provided. Topics include traumatic brain injury (TBI), transgender health, consumer empowerment, and mastering the Unified Data System (UDS). Learn more.
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| Member Spotlight: Family Health Centers of San Diego
The Department of Health and Human Services' Million Hearts Initiative has recognized 30 health care practices and systems as Hypertension Control Champions in 2014 for their success in helping patients control high blood pressure. These Champion health care systems achieved blood pressure control for at least 70% of their patients with hypertension. Congratulations to member organization Family Health Centers of San Diego for achieving this recognition!
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| Inside the Council Website: HCH 101
For Health Care for the Homeless professionals looking for an introduction to the field, the Council's online course, HCH 101, provides an in-depth review of major topics and key concepts. Subjects include causes of homelessness, the relationship between homelessness and health, trauma-informed care, outreach and engagement, and many others. A certificate of completion is available. Learn more and take the course.
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