All Health Care for the Homeless clinics are closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 for Labor Day. Clinics will return to normal hours of operation on Tuesday, September 3.
April is National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM), which is a time to celebrate and honor the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Arab Americans. Explore some ways to celebrate below!
Celebrating Arab American Resilience and Diversity
This year's National Arab American Heritage Month theme "Celebrating Arab American Resilience and Diversity" honors the enduring resilience and diversity of Arab Americans. Check out this playlist showcasing Arab American communities and experiences.
Explore the Arab World
"Arab countries" are typically defined as those whose citizens primarily speak Arabic. Additionally, all Arab countries are members of the Arab League, which is an intergovernmental alliance that was created to unify the Arab nations politically and represent the interests of the people of the Arab nations. The following 22 countries are considered Arab countries:
Each is located in one of two general global regions: Middle East (Asia's Arabian Peninsula) and North Africa. Collectively, these regions are commonly referred to as the Arab world, Arab nations, Arab states, Greater Middle East, or the Arab homeland.
Upcoming Arab American Heritage Month Events in 2024:
This January, we established weekly shelter-based medical clinics. In this edition of “Day in the Life,” Senior Director of Medicine for Community Sites Tyler Gray, MD, and Client Service Specialist Luciana Wise-Oliver share a look into one Friday session at the city’s largest emergency shelter.
When the first medication to prevent HIV became available in 2012, it was a monumental shift—both for people at risk and for public health officials. Read more about clinician and clients working together to increase awareness and prescriptions of PrEP at Health Care for the Homeless.