Reaching People Experiencing Homelessness Through Street Medical Outreach
In Denver, Colorado, the homeless population is highly visible; many live on Denver’s streets, under bridges, and in alleys. For most, accessing health care and social support services is difficult and focusing on daily survival takes precedent. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (the Coalition) proactively engages patients to link them to information and social support services, as well as provides medical care…
Using a Harm Reduction Approach and Mobile Outreach to Promote Health Among Those Engaged in Street-Based Sex Work and Drug Use
Harm reduction is an evidence-based, public health approach that uses practical strategies to reduce the harmful consequences associated with certain high-risk behaviors[1]. For example, a harm reduction approach to drug use could involve counseling someone about the risks involved or giving them sterile syringes. With the aim of “meeting people where they’re at 
Outreach Business Value Toolkit
Coffee Break Webinar Health Outreach Partners presents “Introduction to the Outreach Business Value Toolkit.” HOP’s Outreach Business Value (OBV) Toolkit is a unique way to demonstrate the financial benefits of a well integrated health outreach...Outreach Reference Manual
HOP’s Outreach Reference Manual is a comprehensive reference for outreach programs to improve program effectiveness and sustainability. Tackling such topics as cultural competency, health education, recruitment and retention, needs assessment, planning, and...Incorporating Community Health Workers into Palliative Care Teams
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. The goal is to improve the quality of life for both patients and their families by giving patients relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness or diagnosis. Palliative care is a partnership between the patient, their family, and the palliative care team…
Clinical Outreach: Bringing Services Directly to the Community
Training Webinar May 28, 2015 Clinical outreach seeks to enhance access to care for underserved communities by bringing health services directly to those that need them the most. Health Outreach Partners (HOP) defines clinical outreach as the provision of clinical...Meeting the Health Center’s Mission and Margin: Making the Business Case for Integrated Community Health Outreach Programs
Training WebinarFebruary 25, 2015 Outreach programs provide a host of outreach and enabling services that are critical for ensuring access to care for underserved populations. Despite this, the impact of these programs on Community Health Center revenues is not well...Tracking and Evaluating Outreach to Improve Performance
Tracking and evaluating outreach programs enables organizations to measure success, identify areas for improvement, and maintain accountability to funders, staff, clients, and the community. CareSouth Carolina utilizes tracking and performance improvement methods to strengthen and sustain its outreach efforts…
Using Patient-Centered Mobile Health Care to Serve Chronically Homeless Individuals
Mobile health programs are one way that organizations can bring critical health services directly to patients where they live and work. Public Health – Seattle & King County uses a mobile health program to connect unsheltered and chronically homeless individuals to medical, dental, and mental health services…