Coming up on Monday, March 16: Join us at 1 p.m. CDT for a webinar exploring how programs can build better internal and referral practices for behavioral health services. Register here: https://ow.ly/Q9ZO50YsZ56
Have you registered for #HCH2026 in Orlando? You won't want to miss four days of learning, networking, and collaborating with the country's most passionate providers and advocates for equitable health care for everyone. https://nhchc.org/trainings/2026-nhchc-annual-conference-and-policy-symposium/
Ready to enhance your health center's ability to serve homeless families and families at risk of becoming homeless? Join the School-Based Health Alliance and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council for a webinar March 18 at 1 p.m. CDT: https://ow.ly/xIVO50YsYXY
The March 11 installment of the Health Center Emergency Preparedness & Response Forum will tackle workforce readiness. Register to join us and other NTTAPs here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8c4vJMkpS_uL7Bnl7X6Hsw#/registration
What's in the latest issue of Mobilizer, our policy newsletter:
• Act Now: Protect Sensitive Locations in DHS Funding
• HUD Mixed-Status Rule and Escalating Attacks on Immigrant Communities
• Two New Announcements from the Trump Administration
• and more!
Read it here: https://ow.ly/OIOO50YoJjb
Today's the last day to nominate yourself, a colleague, or a peer for an annual Council award or a spot on our Board of Directors or the steering committees that help guide our work. Submit a nomination by the end of day Feb. 27, 2026: https://ow.ly/3nJC50Yn5ba
Join us March 16 at 1 p.m. CDT for a webinar exploring how medical respite care programs can build better internal and referral practices for behavioral health services: https://ow.ly/jv0F50YiZF0
Have you registered for #HCH2026 in Orlando? You won't want to miss four days of learning, networking, and collaborating with the country's most passionate providers and advocates for equitable health care for everyone. https://nhchc.org/trainings/2026-nhchc-annual-conference-and-policy-symposium/
There is still time to nominate a peer — or yourself! — for a Council award, board seat, or spot on one of the steering committees that guide our work. But time's almost up! Feb. 27, 2026, is the deadline to submit a nomination.
Learn more here: https://ow.ly/XtGq50YkqrU
This week's Respite Care Providers' Network All-Member Meeting will focus on NIMBYism's impact on medical respite and recuperative care programs. Join us for the discussion Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. CST:
https://ow.ly/6gGH50YiWs0
The call is open for sponsors and exhibitors for #HCH2026 in Orlando! Our national conference brings together hundreds of the country's most passionate providers, researchers, and advocates of Health Care for the Homeless. Help make the magic happen in June: https://ow.ly/Osjo50YiVSC
The recording of our January virtual symposium on data and outcomes in medical respite care is available on our website: https://nhchc.org/resource/rcpn-virtual-symposium-building-better-data-a-deep-dive-into-medical-respite-care-outcomes-evaluation/
"Making it dangerous to seek medical attention does not make anyone safer or healthier. When people are deterred from preventive care, treatable conditions worsen, emergency department utilization increases, and costs rise for everyone."
https://ow.ly/Q5Kz50YiX8l
Who in the HCH field is leading fearlessly through all the ups, downs, twists, and turns? We want to hear about them! Nominate a peer — or yourself — for a Council award or a spot on our steering committees or Board of Directors. The deadline is Feb. 27: https://ow.ly/Ccan50YcmQk
Join us and National Center for Equitable Care for Elders on Feb. 26 for a webinar examining gaps in disaster preparedness affecting homeless older adults. Register here: https://ow.ly/FKPY50YiW54
Our newest issue of Healing Hands highlights programs that have developed innovative, holistic approaches to supporting mental and behavioral health for their unhoused patients. Read it here: https://nhchc.org/resource/healing-hands-innovative-approaches-for-mental-health-care-and-homelessness/
The spring 2026 National Learning Series kicks off in March! The topic is Treating More than the Disease: Whole Person Approaches to Managing Chronic Conditions.
Learn more and register to join us here: https://bit.ly/CommunityHealthNLS2026
The deadline to apply for our upcoming Community of Practice on quality improvement has been extended! Learn more here: https://nhchc.org/register-now-for-a-spring-community-of-practice-quality-improvement-for-health-centers-serving-homeless-patients/
Daydreaming about warmer weather? Turn your daydream into a plan: Register for #HCH2026 in Orlando, June 8-11! Four days of learning, networking, and collaborating on the future of the HCH movement: https://nhchc.org/trainings/2026-nhchc-annual-conference-and-policy-symposium/
Ready to tackle quality improvement for homeless patients in your heath center? Apply by Feb. 13 to join our upcoming Community of Practice! Learn more and apply here: https://nhchc.org/register-now-for-a-spring-community-of-practice-quality-improvement-for-health-centers-serving-homeless-patients/
Who in the HCH field is leading fearlessly through all the ups, downs, twist, and turns? We want to hear about them!
Nominate a peer — or yourself — for a Council award or a spot on our steering committees or Board of Directors by Feb. 27: https://ow.ly/9NmR50YcmQm
Our upcoming Community of Practice on quality improvement is intended to provide an opportunity to share your program's current practices with peers and use the expertise in the group to get feedback on current initiatives. Apply by Feb. 13 to join us: https://ow.ly/PImW50Y9tJk
The call is open for #HCH2026 sponsors and exhibitors! Learn more and explore sponsorship options here: https://nhchc.org/trainings/2026-nhchc-annual-conference-and-policy-symposium/
A federal immigration crackdown in communities across the U.S. is having a direct negative impact on patient health. How are providers coping with the fear and chaos? Find out on our policy blog, A Closer Look: https://nhchc.org/strategies-to-improve-access-to-care-and-staff-morale/
Nominations are open for our annual awards and board and committee seats! Learn more about each nomination opportunity and apply by Feb. 27, 2026, here:
https://nhchc.org/2026-call-for-nominations-awards-committees-and-board/
Join NHCHC and the National Center for Equitable Care for Elders on Feb. 26 for a national webinar that will examine gaps in disaster preparedness affecting homeless older adults. Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/XRii50Y8mHO
Health centers serving homeless individuals experience unique challenges in meeting clinical quality measures due to the complex needs of their patients.
Our upcoming Community of Practice is an opportunity to strategize quality improvement for your program. Join us! https://ow.ly/os4m50Y7PlG
As federal immigration enforcement ramps up across the country, healthcare providers are seeing direct impacts on patients — and colleagues. We asked more than a dozen providers how they're managing this difficult time. Dive into their answers here: https://ow.ly/c0PJ50Y6zCM
Time is almost up to snag Early Bird pricing — 15% off — for #HCH2026 in Orlando in June! Use the code EB15 at checkout before this offer expires on Saturday, Jan. 31. We hope to see you there! https://nhchc.org/trainings/2026-nhchc-annual-conference-and-policy-symposium/
Every day, Health Care for the Homeless practitioners and advocates are doing important, life-saving work in challenging, shifting circumstances. And we want to celebrate them!
Nominations are open through Feb. 27, 2026, for our annual awards: https://ow.ly/i4l450Y4vVV
