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02.20.24

We are thrilled to welcome Khaleila Brannon, DDS, to lead the dental department at Health Care for the Homeless. In addition to seven years of experience as a practicing dentist in Maryland, Khaleila brings a deep passion for community and public health. 

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02.14.24

Last year, we joined the Maryland Primary Care Program (MDPCP) and hired Senior Nurse Care Coordinator Heather Douglas to help improve access for Medicare clients with pressing health needs. In this edition of our "Day in the life" series, let's see how she spends her days.  

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Brown-skinned woman smiles at the camera with a book on her lap; a magenta graphic reads "Pass the Mic with Kaelah Jordan"
02.01.24

“Pass the Mic” is a storytelling space featuring the voices and stories of people with a lived experience of homelessness. In this edition, we hear from self-declared nerd, mom and Sojourner Place at Oliver resident Kaelah Jordan. 

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The Words Black History Month with figures featured in the words. The figures include Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Barack Obama, and more.
01.31.24

February 1st marks the start of Black History Month. During this time, we have a chance to focus on the significant role Black populations have played in shaping the world and to celebrate their contributions to society that have often gone overlooked.

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01.25.24

Marian and Dr. Meredith Johnston talk about overcoming prior experiences with mental health care and the relationship that forms between client and provider. 

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01.25.24

OnPoint NYC is one of the first organizations in the country to launch Overdose Prevention Sites. People can consume pre-approved substances while under professional supervision at these facilities. Senior Peer Recovery Specialist Vicky Stewart, CPRS and Registered Nurse Kathy Pretl, RN traveled three hours north with the rest of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) team at Health Care for the Homeless to see a safe consumption site in action.

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A color blocked image of MLK with a flag featuring the words Martin Luther King Day,
01.09.24

Each year the third Monday in January marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a day to celebrate the life and legacy of this historic civil rights leader and advocate of nonviolence. Learn more about his impact today as well as ways to support the beloved community in your area.

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01.05.24

Get all the details on updated clinic hours across all Health Care for the Homeless sites. 

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12.21.23

On December 21, the longest night of the year, we gathered for Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. We remembered the lives of 127 people without homes who died in 2023.

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12.14.23

Join Our Team! Through the end of December 2024, we’re offering hiring bonuses for full-time and part-time frontline positions in our clinics.

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