We're fast approaching the first day of school! Baltimore City and County schools open their doors on August 26.
04.07.22
Here's a quick look at our work through the first quarter of 2022:
4,581 people have connected to care, across 15,676 visits with trusted providers
667 COVID vaccines and 319 booster doses have been safely administered
5,980 people received trusted care via telehealth
As a society, we make assumptions about the causes of health disparities in our communities. We surveyed Hispanic/Latinx clients to understand why they are 57% more likely to have uncontrolled diabetes than the average client.
Here are a few of the most persistent barriers they reported:
Respondents were clear: 88% know how to manage their diabetes, but can’t access what they need to thrive. The results of this survey will guide a new, tailored care plan that addresses these challenges in the community.
During the 2022 Maryland General Assembly, staff like Dr. Parita Patel advocated for full adult dental coverage under Medicaid.
This session, we also advocated for trans care equity, prenatal coverage for the uninsured and the decriminalization of drug paraphernalia. Follow the outcomes of our 2022 Legislative Agenda.
Guided by feedback from those we serve, we meet urgent needs in the community—with medication co-pays, transportation support, and healthy food, ready to go.
Already this year, more than 200 people have connected to the emergency food pantry in our downtown clinic.
This fall, 70 people will turn the key to new homes in our first affordable housing development, Sojourner Place at Oliver, located in East Baltimore.
Track our progress with a virtual walkthrough in the photo gallery.
788 people like Harold Jackson have received support to maintain safe and stable housing or sign new leases so far this year.
In our new documentary, Past Due, we take a closer look at the systems keeping our neighbors out, and what role each of us can play in eliminating homelessness.
We're fast approaching the first day of school! Baltimore City and County schools open their doors on August 26.
Anthony is always cracking jokes around 421 Fallsway, where he also volunteers to help other clients navigate their care.
Since 2019, Health Care for the Homeless has been part of the Renters United Maryland (RUM) coalition—a key
advocacy group advancing housing justice in Maryland. We talked to RUM leader Zafar Shah about the coalition
and wins this legislative session.
Join Our Team! Through the end of December 2024, we’re offering sign-on bonuses for full-time and part-time frontline positions in our clinics.