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Bringing nine years of experience at Health Care for the Homeless, Laura Garcia, CRNP, became our Chief Medical Officer in April, 2023. Learn more about her background and approach to leadership at the agency here.
This year, Therapist Case Manager Tammy Montague (LCSW-C) testified to Maryland State Assembly, calling for an end to biased social work exams that prevent Black and brown people from getting their licenses. Read how Black social workers like Tammy are driving out disparity in the field.
May is Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor the diverse cultures, histo
Held annually on April 11-17th, BMHW is a week-long campaign founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to build awareness, act
Currently, there is $0 budgeted for state rental assistance funding, even after advocates have been pushing for at least $175M in funding.
Last week our Quality Department hosted another successful Patient Safety Week, full of games, on-site "escape rooms," and important discussions about our commitment to safety at Health Care for the Homeless.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Everyone ages 45-75 needs regular colon screening—read about how our Pop. Health team is getting the word out!
“Pass the Mic” is a storytelling space featuring the voices and stories of people with a lived experience of homelessness. Read this story from family man Oscar Riaz, translated from the original Spanish.
As of February 9, 2023, our Pediatrics and Family Medicine team is partnering with Metropolitan OB-GYN, a trusted practice at Mercy Health Services to offer prenatal OB services at our Fallsway clinic. This expansion of services means pregnant clients will have care in a health setting they know and trust. Interim Senior Director of Medicine at Fallsway Dr. Iris Leviner sheds light on what prenatal care looks like at Health Care for the Homeless and why it’s so important. Take a look!
The 2023 Chocolate Affair was a night to remember! Check out photo galleries, videos, quotes and more from the night at The Lyric, where we raised over $300,000 and premiered our original documentary "We are a Mirror of Love."