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Save the Date for Our 2018 Medical Respite Training Symposium!
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Registration opens on August 6 for the National Health Care for the Homeless Council’s 2018 Medical Respite Training Symposium. To be held from October 1-2 in Phoenix, AZ, this singular training will feature two full days of intensive workshops in medical respite care—from forging hospital partnerships and securing funding for fledgling programs to fostering consumer engagement and establishing proper clinical policies and procedures. The event also will feature an in-depth look at the National HCH Council’s Medical Respite Standards and Toolkit. Stay tuned to learn how to register for this unique symposium featuring renowned speakers and experts from across the United States. Registration will open soon for our members-only 2018 Leadership Summit on Homelessness & Health Care from October 4-5 in Nashville, TN, as well.
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| Moving Forward in Our Mission: An Update on the Council’s Strategic Planning Process
As you may be aware, the National HCH Council is currently undertaking a Strategic Planning process that will guide our efforts in the coming years as we strive to fulfill our mission to eliminate homelessness. With the guidance of a diverse, committed, and informed Strategic Planning Committee as well as feedback from stakeholders at our recent 2018 National HCH Conference, the NHCHC is now hard at work in considering the “Big Questions” necessary to help shape our future through a cohesive Strategic Plan. Learn about the members of the Strategic Planning Committee, its aims, and how key stakeholders—including you—may be able to help in the future in our Strategic Planning update.
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| New Recommendations for End-of-Life Care for People Without Homes Now Available
The Council’s HCH Clinicians’ Network has released new adapted clinical guidelines for end-of-life care for people without homes. It can be difficult for providers to deliver this care effectively in the face of limited resources, fragmented delivery systems, and limited follow-ups that can compromise adherence to optimal clinical practices. Developed by an advisory committee comprised of health and social service providers experienced in end-of-life care for homeless populations, our practice adaptations feature recommendations to improve both quality of care and quality of life for people without homes. Read the guidelines and their appendices, or learn more about the HCH Clinicians’ Network and its ongoing commitment to improving care for patients without homes.
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| Upcoming Webinar: Voter Registration and Engagement for the HCH Community Sign up now for a free webinar exploring tips and strategies for registering people without homes to vote on July 18 at 1-2 p.m. CT (2-3 p.m. ET). This training will feature personal experiences from experts in the field and will cover frequently asked questions such as legal limitations for 501(c)(3) nonprofits, voter rights, how to incorporate voter registration into your clinic’s operations, and how to be most effective when working with vulnerable persons in a health care setting. Register today.
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| “Clinicians’ Coffee Chat” Webinar to Explore Providing Care for People Living in Encampments Homeless encampments are troubling reminders of the lack of affordable, permanent housing in the United States. Join us for a free webinar on July 25 at 1-2 p.m. CT to learn about providing care for people living in homeless encampments. Featuring experts from the National HCH Council and Eliot Community Health Center, this webinar will be the first in a four-part “Clinicians’ Coffee Chat” series that will engage attendees in interactive discussions to foster peer learning and support across the HCH community. Register now.
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| Recent Webinar Explored Interdisciplinary Care and Community Partnerships to Serve Youth Without Homes The School-Based Health Alliance and National HCH Council have presented a webinar on youth without homes. Such youth face myriad issues, and it can be unrealistic to expect any one provider or agency to meet all the needs of a child. Within the HCH field, programs strive to respond holistically through interdisciplinary teams and community partnerships, and social service programs that are developmentally and culturally appropriate offer tailored services to vulnerable populations. Learn how youth-serving agencies can complement one another and develop effective collaborations in our archived webinar.
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| Celebrate Your #HCHValue on Health Care for the Homeless Day, August 15
Join the Council in recognizing the value of Health Care for the Homeless on HCH Day on August 15. Part of National Health Center Week (August 12-18), HCH Day celebrates the vital work of HCH programs to meet the health care needs of people without homes, eliminate health disparities, and end homelessness. Each year, consumers and staff organize HCH Day events to help build community partnerships, engage elected officials, and show appreciation for the people supporting this vital work. For tips on how to showcase #HCHValue in your own community, view our HCH Day resources and accompanying webinar! For guidance on planning events, contact Katherine Cavanaugh, Consumer Advocate. Thank you for all the work you do in ensuring access to health care for people experiencing homelessness—now is the time to celebrate your commitment and passion!
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| Advocacy Alert: Take Action to Address the Opioid Crisis and Voter Registration for Homeless Populations
Learn how you get involved to help register people without homes to vote and develop real solutions to the opioid epidemic in our latest Mobilizer action alert. The health center movement—created during the struggle for civil rights—was founded on principles of democracy and civic engagement for underserved populations. This mission includes voter registration and advocacy to achieve health care justice. Read Mobilizer to find out how to engage with policymakers in the opioid debate, register clients to vote, and advocate for necessary change! Not signed up for Mobilizer? Subscribe now or view our archives.
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| Organizational Member Spotlight: Neighborcare Health in Seattle, WA
Neighborcare Health has provided care to Seattle’s most vulnerable populations for the past half-century. A partner in the Health Care for the Homeless Network of King County, Neighborcare Health takes pride in developing trusting relationships with thousands of people experiencing homelessness in the Emerald City. As the largest provider of primary medical care for people without homes in the area, the organization’s standalone clinics and services embedded in permanent supportive housing have become places where patients go to experience a safe space and compassionate care. The Council is proud to have Neighborcare Health as an Organizational Member and congratulates them on their fiftieth anniversary of providing crucial health care and cultivating human connections in their communities. Learn more about Neighborcare in July’s Organizational Member Spotlight!
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