Articles for the Topic "Health and Wellness"

A Doctor's Experience: Talking with Mrs. F.

2007-06-22T04:18:08

"I concentrated on using the latest technology to make the correct diagnosis." But after working with people who are homeless, Bechara Choucair talks and listens "so I can understand what they want and need."

Adapting Your Practice: Treatment and Recommendations for Homeless Children with Otitis Media

2009-01-12T12:37:24

This resource, developed by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, provides valuable information about Otitis Media, its effects on homeless patients and the subsequent treatment recommendations.

Adapting Your Practice: Treatment and Recommendations for Homeless Patients with Asthma

2009-01-12T11:55:50

This resource, developed by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, provides valuable information about asthma, it's effects on homeless patients and the subsequent treatment recommendations.

Adapting Your Practice: Treatment and Recommendations for Homeless Patients with Chlamydial or Gonococcal Infections

2009-01-12T12:15:33

This resource, developed by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, provides valuable information about Chlamydial or Gonococcal Infections, its effects on homeless patients and the subsequent treatment recommendations.

Adapting Your Practice: Treatment and Recommendations for Homeless Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

2009-01-12T12:23:22

This resource, developed by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, provides valuable information about Diabetes Mellitus, its effects on homeless patients and the subsequent treatment recommendations.

Adapting Your Practice: Treatment and Recommendations for Homeless Patients with HIV/AIDS

2009-01-12T12:30:45

This second edition provides recommendations for clinical practice adaptations to provide quality health care for persons with HIV/AIDS experiencing homelessness. The report discusses diagnosis, evaluation, health care plans, and management, including issues such as self-management and medications. It utilizes case study examples from different populations experiencing homelessness, including women, adolescents, and transgender individuals.

Adapting Your Practice: Treatment and Recommendations for Homeless Patients with Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia and Heart Failure

2009-01-12T12:09:06

This resource, developed by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, provides valuable information about Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia and Heart Failure, its effects on homeless patients and the subsequent treatment recommendations.

Adapting Your Practice: Treatment and Recommendations on Reproductive Health Care for Homeless Patients

2009-01-12T12:43:33

This resource, developed by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, provides valuable information about Reproductive Health, its effects on homeless patients and the subsequent treatment recommendations.

AIDS Housing of Washington

2007-04-06T11:40:59

AIDS Housing of Washington’s mission is to increase and sustain housing and related services for people living with HIV/AIDS or experiencing homelessness. (Authors)

Heart of the Matter: Managing and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

2008-07-10T08:49:47

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. Poor diet, insufficient aerobic exercise, excessive use of drugs that elevate blood pressure and pulse rate (including nicotine and alcohol), highly stressful lives, and lack of regular preventive health care increase the risk for life-threatening diseases of the cardiovascular system. Homelessness compounds this risk, complicates treatment, and presents barriers to self-care. This issue of Healing Hands reports the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases among homeless people, explores special considerations for the treatment and self-management of those with chronic disease, and highlights strategies HCH providers use to help adults stop smoking and promote heart health in children. (Authors)

Homelessness & Health Care

2008-07-12T04:29:58

This fact sheet provides information about many common problems faced by individuals experiencing homelessness in accessing and utilizing health related services.

HRSA: The Health Center Program: Special Populations

2008-07-10T09:25:14

This website provides information about various HRSA Health Center programs.

Implementing an Evidence-Based Practice: Seeking Safety Group

2009-05-06T01:42:42

This article presents findings from a multisite study on adopting and implementing an evidence-based practice, Seeking Safety, for women with co-occurring disorders and experiences of physical and sexual abuse. It focuses on what implementation decisions different sites made to optimize the compatibility of Seeking Safety with the site's needs and experiences and on issues posed by Rogers (1995) as relevant to successful diffusion of an innovative practice. A total of 157 clients and 32 clinicians reported on satisfaction with various aspects of the model. Cross-site differences are also examined. Results show that Seeking Safety appears to be an intervention that clinicians perceive as highly relevant to their practice, and one that adds value. Clients perceive the treatment as uniquely touching on their needs in a way that previous treatments had not (Authors).

National Health Care for the Homeless Council

2007-01-31T07:01:45

The National Health Care for the Homeless Council is an organization of agencies and individuals that provide health care to people who are homeless. The mission of the Council is to help bring about reform of the health care system to best serve the needs of people who are homeless, to work in alliance with others whose broader purpose is to eliminate homelessness, and to provide support to Council members. To these ends, the National Council operates the Health Care for the Homeless Clinicians' Network; publishes The Health Care for the Homeless Mobilizer; organizes an annual policy symposium and various training events; conducts research; and publishes papers.

Organizational Self-Care: How Does Your Agency Measure Up?

2008-05-05T12:06:06

Kathleen Guarino discusses the importance self-care for people in the services profession from the perspective of the overall organization. This resource is an adaptation from a more in-depth look at how an organization can assess the health of the work environment.

Pediatric Oral Health: What Every HCH Provider Should Know

2008-07-10T08:46:15

Although the oral health of most Americans has improved since the1970s, people living in poverty remain at especially high risk for chronic dental disease, and the prevalence of dental caries among children aged 2–5 years has increased during the last decade. Financial barriers to dental care, poor nutrition, lack of awareness of serious health risks associated with untreated tooth decay, and ignorance of the mechanisms by which infectious pathogens responsible for dental caries are transmitted from adults to young children partially explain this increase. New models of care focus on earlier screening for dental caries during pregnancy, infancy, and childhood; anticipatory guidance to primary care clinicians and adults responsible for infant and child care; and increased access to preventive dental care for people of all ages. The articles in this issue explain the reasons for higher dental morbidity in children and what clinicians working with homeless families can do to address this critical health disparity.

Q&A: Ken Kraybill on Self-Care

2007-10-03T09:30:15

Ken Kraybill is a Training Specialist with the Homelessness Resource Center, and a recognized national expert on self-care. He writes, trains, and lectures on self-care, outreach, Motivational Interviewing, health and homelessness, and facilitates staff retreats.

Safe and Sound: A Healthy Child Toolkit for Homeless Mothers

2009-05-28T09:32:42

This toolkit was written to help parents living in shelters to take care of many of the common health problems that their children might experience. It is to be used only as a guide. This tool kit is not a substitute for professional medical help. (Authors)

Self-Care Among Chronically Ill African Americans: Culture, Health Disparities, and Health Insurance Status

2008-07-09T12:19:34

Little is known about the self-care practices of chronically ill African Americans or how lack of access to health care affects self-care. Results from a qualitative interview study of 167 African Americans who had one or more chronic illnesses found that self-care practices were culturally based, and the insured reported more extensive programs of self-care. Those who had some form of health insurance much more frequently reported the influence of physicians and health education programs in self-care regimens than did those who were uninsured. It is concluded that the cultural components of self-care have been underemphasized, and further, that the potential to maximize chronic illness management through self-care strategies is not realized for those who lack access to health care. (Authors)

Self-Care Assessment Tool

2008-07-12T04:51:16

Providing care to people experiencing homelessness involves working under demanding circumstances, bearing witness to tremendous human suffering, and wrestling with a multitude of issues on a daily basis. In the same manner that we provide care for others, we must care for ourselves by first acknowledging and assessing the realities of our condition, creating a realistic plan of care, and acting upon it. To increase your awareness and gain new ideas for your own self-care plan, check out the Self-Care Assessment Tool.

Stress Relief: Learn How To Say No

2008-12-30T02:50:07

Sure it's easier to say yes, but at what price to your peace of mind? Here's why saying no may be a healthier option for stress relief.

The ABC's of Self Care

2007-06-22T05:25:05

Caregivers of homeless individuals and families work tirelessly to ensure their clients’ needs are met. This can be both rewarding and draining. Tension often exists between feeling inspired by our work and feeling frustrated about the many things we cannot control. It is not unusual to feel stressed and weighed down by working with people experiencing homelessness.

The Mystery of Joseph’s House

2009-04-21T02:42:55

Patty Wudell, Director of Joseph’s House in Washington, DC, describes the place as “always gently moving.” Here, people who are formerly homeless and dying of HIV/AIDS can come to live and receive compassionate care. HRC’s Wendy Grace Evans spoke with Patty and learned about the beauty and the mystery of Joseph’s House.

Understanding Bodily Responses to Trauma

2007-06-22T05:32:37

This resource provides valuable information about the traumatic responses that individuals experience homelessness may exhibit.

What is Self-Care?

2007-10-03T09:30:35

“In the event that oxygen masks may be needed, place the mask over your own face before assisting others.”

Where There Is No Dentist: A Book of Methods, Aids, and Ideas for Instructors at the Village Level

2007-09-16T07:18:32

Community health workers, educators and individuals from around the world use Where There Is No Dentist to help people care for their teeth and gums. This book's broad focus makes it an invaluable resource. The author uses straightforward language and careful instructions to explain how to: examine patients; diagnose common dental problems; make and use dental equipment; use local anesthetics; place fillings; and remove teeth. There is also a special chapter on oral health and HIV/AIDS, which provides the dental worker with a detailed, well-illustrated discussion of the special problems faced by people living with HIV/AIDS, and appropriate treatment. This updated 2006 printing features new information on how HIV/AIDS affects the care of teeth and gums, as well as updated information about medications, infection prevention, and safe waste disposal. This books is an important companion to the 2006 version of Where There Is No Doctor. (Hesperian)