Strategies for adults experiencing sheltered homelessness during COVID-19 pandemic
What The Study Did: In this modeling study of simulated adults living in homeless shelters, daily symptom screening with polymerase
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Trench fever in urban people who are homeless
A disease common during the First World War, trench fever, has been found in some urban populations experiencing homelessness in
Read moreJanuary 2021 highlights from AJPH
Highlights from January 2021 issue of AJPH. Better use of HIV prevention funds could substantially cut new infections; Study explores link between natural disasters, onset of headaches, digestive and back problems; Backpack medicine a promising way to reach people who are homeless during COVID-19; Successful contact tracing programs require a sustainable workforce
Read moreUTSA researcher examines drug overdose mortality in the Hispanic community
(November 18, 2020) — UTSA researcher Manuel Cano, assistant professor in the Department of Social Work in the UTSA College
Read moreMissing in lockdown — new report reveals the vulnerable are more at risk
The number of people who went missing during the first national lockdown in England fell by over a third, compared
Read more‘I just don’t think shelters work’
Institutions, not only family rejection, underlie LGBTQ youth homelessness
Read moreHow air pollution affects homeless populations
When air quality worsens, either from the smoke and ozone of summer or the inversion of winter, most of us
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UNC Charlotte Study Finds Success in Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s Efforts to End Homelessness
A new comprehensive study from UNC Charlotte’s Urban Institute, College of Health and Human Services and School of Social Work shows an effective approach to ending chronic homelessness that helps those in need and benefits communities.
Read moreUNC Charlotte study finds success in Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s efforts to end homelessness
Comprehensive research findings indicate expanding Housing First, an effective program aimed to eradicate chronic homelessness, may impact other US cities
Read moreStudy suggests increased risk of restraint use in black patients in the emergency setting
DES PLAINES, IL — A study published in the most recent issue of Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM), journal showed an
Read moreSix uOttawa COVID-19 mental health projects receive $1 million CIHR funding
Six University of Ottawa-affiliated projects focusing on COVID-19’s impact on mental health have won important funding grants totaling over $1
Read moreTurning hotels into emergency shelter as part of COVID-19 response limited spread of coronavirus, improved health and stability
A King County, Washington, initiative to relocate people from homeless shelters to hotel rooms during the pandemic not only limited the spread of COVID-19, but also improved people’s mental health and well-being, and allowed them to focus on long-term goals.
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