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| Council Organizes for Health Coverage in Atlanta
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| 2015 Conference Registration Now Open
Registration is now 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. Half-day Learning Lab hands-on trainings and full-day Pre-Conference Institutes will be offered on transgender health, UDS, consumer leadership, TBI, cultural humility, self-care, Medicaid and health reform, and medical respite care. Register now.
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Enabling Services Training in Philadelphia
This month, the Council’s Program & Research Specialist, Molly Meinbresse, co-presented a full-day training on a standardized enabling services data collection protocol developed by the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations. The National Nursing Centers Consortium in Philadelphia, PA, hosted this training to help area health centers better advocate for sustainable funding, improve internal operations and quality of care, and show the integral nature of enabling services as part of a Patient-Centered Medical Home. This training will be offered at the East Coast Regional Training in New York, NY, on March 27, 2015. Register now.
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| Consumer Leadership Nominations
The National Consumer Advisory Board (NCAB) is an individual membership group of the Council and selects new officers each year at the national conference. Members of the Steering Committee and Regional Representatives have the opportunity to provide strategic direction for the Council’s work, contribute to NCAB projects, and reach out to other consumer leaders around the country. If you or a consumer you work with is interested in a leadership position, submit a nomination by February 27, 2015.
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| East Coast Regional Training
Join us for two full days of professional development and networking in New York City, March 26-27, 2015, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Oberia Dempsey Multi-Services Center, 127 W. 127th Street. The training will include interactive, hands-on sessions on quality improvement, cultural competency for LGBTQ youth, transgender health, self-care, and much more. A Policy Roundtable forum with state leaders will highlight the impact of New York's Medicaid redesign on homeless care providers. Register now.
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| In Focus: Homelessness and Social Networks
The current issue of In Focus provides a synthesis of recent literature on social networks and their roles in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness. Social networks significantly affect health outcomes, sexual and substance use behaviors, and service utilization. A description of homeless social networks and how they are formed is discussed in this review as well as their roles and impact on health and homeless services utilization. Read the issue.
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| RCPN Steering Committee Call for Nominations
We invite you to nominate yourself, a colleague, or a program participant for a position on the National Health Care for the Homeless Respite Care Providers' Network (RCPN) Steering Committee. The Steering Committee manages and directs the work of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council as it relates to medical respite care. More information and a nomination form can be found on the RCPN webpage. The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 27, 2015.
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| Medical Respite Award Call for Nominations
The Medical Respite Award for Excellence recognizes outstanding contributions by a person, team, or agency based on their impact on improved health and quality of life for people experiencing homelessness. Contributions may include clinical care, program development, policy change, advocacy, community collaboration, or research innovations. If you know a person, team, or agency that has made a profound impact in your community through the delivery or advancement of medical respite care, please submit a nomination. The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 27, 2015.
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| Consumer Conference Subsidies
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| Nominate a Consumer for the Ellen Dailey Award
Ellen Dailey was a founding member of the National Consumer Advisory Board and championed the importance of including the voices of those who have experienced homelessness in the provision of homeless services.NCAB gives this award each year to outstanding consumer advocates who exemplify Ellen’s strength and passion for inclusion. Nominate yourself or a consumer you work with by February 27, 2015.
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| Member Spotlight: Care Alliance Cleveland
Join us in congratulating Cleveland's Care Alliance Health Center as they prepare to open a new health center in Cleveland's Central neighborhood. The two-story, 30,000 square foot facility will provide pediatric and women's health services under one roof. The health center will offer primary care, dental, behavioral health, podiatry, vision, social services, and an onsite pharmacy. It will serve 12,000 patients annually. Learn more about Care Alliance's new clinic.
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| Inside the Council Website: Health Reform Materials
The Council website has a comprehensive set of health reform materials available for anyone engaged in health care advocacy. The pages include a description of the Council's advocacy activities, templates for letters to elected officials, an enrollment toolkit, webinars, policy briefs, and other resources in our work for health care justice. Learn more.
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