Barbara DiPietro is the Senior Director of Policy for the National Health Care for the Homeless Council and is employed by Health Care for the Homeless in Baltimore. The Council represents 300 Health Care for the Homeless programs across the country, providing training, technical assistance, research, policy and advocacy
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05.08.20
There was a time I never thought I’d be able to tell my story. The pain and trauma were too much. But there I was in Annapolis, speaking to the state legislature. I realized my experience could help others.
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05.07.20
Protecting the lives of people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing challenge. But every day we are inspired by the outpouring of support you’ve shown for our staff and the people we serve.
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04.28.20
SIX. That’s the number of lives Gregory Harrell has saved with naloxone—a medicine that reverses opioid overdose.
He’s not an EMT or a medical professional. He’s a Baltimore resident and like many of us, his life has been affected by the opioid crisis.
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04.22.20
President and CEO Kevin Lindamood and CMO Adrienne Trustman explain the urgent need for testing in homeless shelters in their op-ed to The Baltimore Sun.
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03.22.20
“People who sleep alongside 300 others in congregate facilities. People who sleep on benches at BWI. We must stop the spread of the virus to this population. They are members of our community and their risk is our risk.”
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03.13.20
By now, we've all heard the steps to protect ourselves from COVID-19.
Wash your hands for twenty seconds. Cough into your elbow. Stay home if you’re sick.
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03.04.20
President and CEO Kevin Lindamood outlines the reasons why Maryland needs overdose prevention sites in his op-ed to The Baltimore Sun.
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02.12.20
We rounded up all the information you need to get fired up for Lobby Day 2020! Maps, agenda, bill info...you name it. Take a look.
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02.06.20
On January 29, providers welcomed 37 clients to our annual Women's Health Day! Learn more about the day and see our popular sugar scrub recipe for your own self-care.
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