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The National Health Care for the Homeless Council is proud to support the Unhoused Bill of Rights, introduced last week by Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO). This legislation calls for the right to universal health care and medical respite, among other reforms. Council CEO Bobby Watts spoke at the news conference held to announce the legislation.
"Like the other organizations represented here today, we share the mission of preventing and ending homelessness," said Watts. "We thank Congresswoman Bush and her hardworking staff for putting together legislation that moves us toward that mission. The National Health Care for the Homeless Council celebrates the introduction of this important bill, while also acknowledging we have a lot of work ahead of us to build an equitable society where no one is unhoused."
Click "Read More" below for Watts's full remarks. You also may view the news conference video; Watts's remarks begin at the 10:45 mark.
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National Health Center Week 2021 HCH Day is August 9
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Each year, the National Association of Community Health Centers celebrates National Health Center Week to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America's health centers. This year's commemoration is August 8-14; the theme is "Community Health Centers -- The Chemistry for Strong Communities."
There are focus days throughout the week that shine a spotlight on a specific area of health center work. Monday, August 9, is Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Day. Nationwide, health centers serve 1.3 million people experiencing homelessness each year, with approximately 1 million of them receiving care from the 300 health centers that receive HCH funding.
To learn more about HCH Day and how your organization can celebrate, visit our website.
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Join the Council or Renew Your Membership Now!
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Membership in the Council provides countless benefits to organizations, individuals, and corporate partners. You may renew your membership or join as a new member to be connected with thousands of health care professionals, medical respite/recuperative care providers, people with lived experience of homelessness, and advocates.
Learn more about membership in the Council here. You can read our new digital magazine -- Better Together -- for more information on the Council, our members, the work we do, and the benefits of membership.
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| | Media Bureau Connects Journalists to Experts
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The Council recently launched a Media Bureau to connect journalists with experts who work at the intersection of health care and homelessness. Experts in the Media Bureau represent a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and can provide insight on more than 50 subject areas.
The topics in the Media Bureau are those where the Council's expertise has been commonly sought; however, they do not represent the full breadth of knowledge held by our staff and community. If you would like to suggest a topic or include your own expertise in the Media Bureau, please contact Terri Woodmore, Communications Manager.
Click a link below to view the Media Bureau on our website or to download a pdf.
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| | Council Voices in the News
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Council CEO Bobby Watts and COVID-19 Project Manager Katie League spoke to the Washington Post last month about the impact on people experiencing homelessness as many resources available during the pandemic decrease.
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