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Register for Our First COVID-19 Town Hall Webinar Featuring Experts from Seattle & King CountyThis Friday! | March 27 | 1-2 p.m. CT
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The evolving COVID-19 pandemic poses a particular threat to people experiencing homelessness, many of whom are already in poor health and immunocompromised. Health Care for the Homeless providers are working diligently to care for this vulnerable population in clinics, shelters, encampments, and streets across the U.S. as the outbreak continues.
The Health Care for the Homeless Network (HCHN) of Public Health – Seattle & King County is at the forefront of these efforts. Register for the first hourlong webinar in our interactive COVID-19 Town Hall series to learn from HCHN's providers as they provide clinical insights, share lessons learned, and answer questions from the community regarding COVID-19.
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Statement from the Council: Dangerous Opportunity
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| It has often been pointed out that the Chinese word for “crisis” is composed of two characters. The first means “danger” and the second is “opportunity.” Thousands of years ago, their culture contained the wisdom that with very crisis, there is also opportunity.
In March 2020, “COVID-19” is virtually synonymous with danger as people in this country and around the world are warned to stay at home, stand at least six feet apart, go into quarantine for fourteen days, be aware of the risk factors for the elderly, practice self-care in response to trauma, and the #1 recommendation of the CDC: wash your hands thoroughly and often. But the HCH community sees the national and international efforts to rid the world of the deadly novel coronavirus with the realization that... Read more.
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Apply for an Immediate Impact Grant by 5 p.m. CT on March 30 to Help Your Organization Serve People Without Homes in the COVID-19 Pandemic
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| Kaiser Permanente and the National HCH Council are accepting applications for unrestricted funds for 501(c)(3) organizations in specific areas that are meeting the health needs of people experiencing homelessness in the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds ranging from $25,000-$50,000 will be awarded to eligible organizations in Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, and the District of Columbia.
Organizations must apply using our online form by 5 p.m. CT on March 30. We will email grant recipients on April 8, and checks will go out shortly afterward. Contact us with questions or call Sen. Dir. of Advancement Dott Freeman between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CT at (207) 333-8877.
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New COVID-19 Resources: CDC Interim Guidance on People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness, Our Archived Webinar, and More
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released interim guidance for responding to COVID-19 among people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. This guidance provides information and actions for health departments, homeless service organizations, housing authorities, and others serving people without homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| As the pandemic evolves, more federal and local guidance and publications are emerging. Some of the most recent additions to our COVID-19 Resources include:
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Crisis and Innovation: Medical Respite Care Providers Respond to Novel Coronavirus
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In Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Boston, programs have implemented daily temperature checks and screenings for current medical respite clients and ongoing monitoring of symptoms. They are developing new workflows and staffing patterns to respond to positive screenings and the necessity of quarantining and isolation plans. Read more about how medical respite providers are responding to COVID-19.
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More Than Just a Health Crisis: COVID-19 & Consumers
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People experiencing homelessness survive on the streets with the help of community support. The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted this support, and people are struggling to meet their needs, particularly while businesses are shut down ... Communities must consider the needs of people experiencing homelessness and find ways to meet them during this crisis.
“I think overall consumers are feeling nervous and unsure of the future; especially those who are living outside,” said Amy Grassette of Family Health Center of Worcester, MA, a Council Board Member and former chair of the NHCHC's National Consumer Advisory Board. Learn more about how COVID-19 is impacting consumers.
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An Update on the 2020 National HCH Conference
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We will make an announcement soon regarding the status of HCH2020, and should our event be cancelled, we will fully refund main conference registration fees. Please check our website, Facebook, or Twitter for the latest updates.
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Council in Media Spotlight: Why We Must Respond to the Threat of COVID-19 to People Without Homes
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As the COVID-19 crisis evolves, the National HCH Council remains at the forefront of the media conversation to raise awareness of the deadly risk the pandemic poses to people without homes. Recent stories drawing on Council expertise include:
The Council is always available to inform coverage of homelessness and health care. Find more recent coverage on our website or contact us for more information.
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| March 25, 2020 | Volume 3, Issue 13 | Archives
Copyright © 2020 National Health Care for the Homeless Council
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