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More than 850 clinicians, consumers, administrators, and advocates attended the 2021 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference and Policy Symposium May 10-14. Held virtually for the first time, the conference continued its long tradition of providing opportunities for learning and networking while exploring the theme "EQuality = Equity + Quality in a COVID-Aware World" with more than 40 workshops (including three virtual site visits), 13 poster presentations, four Pre-Conference Institutes, and four Learning Labs. Attendees also were able to engage with several sponsors and exhibitors throughout the week.
The Conference was highlighted by three sessions with noted policy leaders. Philip Alberti, Senior Director, Health Equity Research and Policy, and Founding Director of the American Association of Medical Colleges' Center for Health Justice, shared in his remarks that, "This is a moment in time for medicine to start to advocate for health, not just health care." In a health equity conversation with NHCHC CEO Bobby Watts, National Book Award-winning author Ibram X. Kendi noted that any policy that does not seek to eliminate homelessness as we know it falls short. In the Conference's closing session, Marcella Nunez-Smith, Associate Dean for Health Equity Research at the Yale School of Medicine and Chair of the Biden-Harris Administration's COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, recognized the Council and attendees, saying, "I applaud the incredible work, the advocacy, you are doing in this space."
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Special Note About CEUs
How to Get Your CEU (CME, ANCC, or NASW) Certificate:
- Go to http://nhchc.cmecertificateonline.com.
- Click on the "2021 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium" link.
- Evaluate the meeting and click the certificate hyperlink displayed on the last page.
- Save/download/print your certificate and store it in a safe location.
NHCHC neither receives nor retains copies of your CEU certificates. It is the learner's responsibility to download or print your certificate for safekeeping.
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| | Congratulations to Our 2021 NHCHC Award and Scholarship Winners!
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Five outstanding individuals were recognized during the conference for their work in the past year and throughout their careers.
- The Philip W. Brickner National Leadership Award was presented to Rhonda Hauff (pictured at right), Chief Executive Officer, Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, Yakima, WA.
- The Karen Rotondo Award for Outstanding Service was presented to Honora Mayfield, Health Care for the Homeless Case Manager, Coastal Family Health Center, Biloxi, MS.
- The Ellen Dailey Consumer Advocate Award was presented Chioke Perry, Chair, Client Advisory Council, Mercy Care, Atlanta, GA.
- The Willie J. Mackey National Medical Respite Award was presented to Andre Harris, RN, Homeward Bound of Marin - Transition to Wellness Medical Respite Program, Novato, CA.
- The John N. Lozier Scholarship for New Members was awarded to Molly Pringle, Executive Director, Portland Street Medicine, Portland, OR.
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To learn more about the award recipients and view videos of their remarks, visit our website.
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New Learning Collaborative to Address the Intersections of Gender and Homelessness
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The National Health Care for the Homeless Council and Futures Without Violence are presenting a four-session learning collaborative addressing the intersections of gender and homelessness, and focusing on issues including substance use disorder, mental health, homelessness, human trafficking, and interpersonal violence.
Applicants must be representatives of a Health Center Program grantee (or potential Health Center grantee) and open to developing a partnership with a local Domestic Violence Program (DVP). Learning sessions will take place between May 27 and June 24; applications must be completed by Friday, May 21, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
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| | FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Assists with Affording Internet Service
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The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help individuals and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
Individuals can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311.
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| | Welcome New Organizational Members!
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Thank you to ALL the organizations that renewed their membership during the 2020-2021 campaign! We are happy to introduce eight organizations that joined the Council for the first time this spring:
- Alliance Community Healthcare, Jersey City, NJ
- Aspire Indiana Health Inc., Noblesville, IN
- Bob Tavani Respite House, Duluth, MN
- Buffalo City Mission, Buffalo, NY
- Housing Forward, Maywood, IL
- Room in the Inn, Nashville, TN
- SCAN Health Plan, Long Beach, CA
- The Village at Glencliff, Nashville, TN
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| | Council Welcomes New Staff Members
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Two new employees joined the Council in recent weeks.
MelonyeRae Athey joins as Community Engagement Coordinator. In this role, she engages, supports, and advocates for the unique health care needs of people experiencing homelessness nationally, and locally within the state of Tennessee.
As the Council’s Instructional Design Manager, Brady Seymore partners across the organization to help develop curriculum and course offerings. He is responsible for ensuring the educational experiences are presented in the most effective and engaging way possible. He also focuses on staying up to date with promising practices and technology tools in the world of education.
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| | Council Voices in the News
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A U.S. News & World Report article examined the role of trust in administering COVID-19 vaccines to people experiencing homelessness and included insight from CEO Bobby Watts and organizational members Unity Health Care, SOME (So Others Might Eat), and Care for the Homeless. (April 27)
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The National Journal profiled CEO Bobby Watts as one of President Biden's Policy Pros -- "25 names to know in COVID relief, the economy, equity, and climate" -- who have influenced the Biden Administration. (May 3)
Read the article here.
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