Homeless Health Research Network

Evidence based guidelines for the care of homeless and vulnerably housed Canadians

[Homeless Health Research Network @HealthHomeless]

Thank you @nicole_kozloff for your support in improving #homelesshealth! Stay tuned for our upcoming #GRADEguidelines @GRADE_WG Keep up with our project here: https://t.co/HArLLatm9T

[Nicole Kozloff @nicole_kozloff]

Rigorous systematic review of interventions for youth experiencing homelessness led by med student Jean Wang @kevinpottie @oliviamagwood + others from @HealthHomeless effort to develop and disseminate high-quality #HomelessHealth guidelines https://t.co/I4wW09ChQm

[Homeless Health Research Network @HealthHomeless]

Did you know we have a website where you can learn about our #HomelessHealth guidelines and read our newsletters? Check it out here https://t.co/HArLLabKLj

#endhomelessness #homelessness #socialgood

[Homeless Health Research Network @HealthHomeless]

Canada is now facing an opioid crisis that is over-represented in the homeless population. Ginetta Salvalaggio discusses the value of supervised consumption sites and pharmacological intervention to help opioid users in the homeless population. @ginettafammed #HomelessHealth

[Homeless Health Research Network @HealthHomeless]

Impactful research presented by @EricAgbata relating to health/mental health in the homeless population. Evidence indicates that Intensive Addiction/Housing Case Management reduces the number of days spent on the streets, alcohol use, and ER visits. #HomelessHealth

[Toronto Political Advocacy Committee @TPAC_UofTMed]

It’s critical to address mental health gaps in #homelesshealth care. @EricAgbata is talking about the impact of Critical Time Interventions, which show a 5-fold reduction in odds of homeless + quicker transition to housing @HealthHomeless

[Chloe Brown @ChloeLeighBee]

“I look very capable. But when I’m in crisis, I’m not.” Dawnmarie talks about the issue of categorizing people as low or high needs and the need for advocacy, education + supports #HomelessHealth @HealthHomeless #sdoh

[Toronto Political Advocacy Committee @TPAC_UofTMed]

Community scholar Terry emphasizes that care “needs to be client-centred and trauma-informed. Not patient-centred: we’re not a diagnosis.” So vital to have perspectives from those with lived experience #homelesshealth @HealthHomeless

[Yipeng Ge 葛义朋 @yipengGe]

Tim Aubry @TimAubry speaks at @HealthHomeless summit on the evidence for housing first “we start with housing” and the right to housing. Looking at various pathways to housing models.

[Yipeng Ge 葛义朋 @yipengGe]

At the @HealthHomeless Summit and @DocSandyB of @CMA_Docs acknowledges that we are not seeing enough change in undergrad medical education on #SDoH and advocacy - “it’s time”. He also acknowledges the presence and the work of @CFMSFEMC task force on homelessness.

[Olivia Magwood @oliviamagwood]

Opening words by the @HealthHomeless at our Homeless Health summit. Addressing #homelessness is a matter of #socialjustice Thank you @DocSandyB

[Homeless Health Research Network @HealthHomeless]

Powerful stories are shared by panelists with lived homeless experiences. "There is a need for housing guidelines to reach primary care providers, emergent services, and shelters because many homeless individuals do not have a family doctor." #HomelessHealth

[Homeless Health Research Network @HealthHomeless]

Tim Aubry from UOttawa speaks to the "Housing First" strategy and its evidence for improved housing stability in Canada's homeless population #HomelessHealth @TimAubry

[Homeless Health Research Network @HealthHomeless]

We need to be #innovative to meet the needs of the homeless population... we need to build bridges and relationships with these individuals - Dan Carter, Mayor-elect of Oshawa @carterhope

[Homeless Health Research Network @HealthHomeless]

Getting started with CMA President-elect Dr. Sandy Buchman - speaking about his experience with #HomelessHealth

[Homeless Health Research Network @HealthHomeless]

Our #HomelessHealth Summit is underway with opening words by @DocSandyB, highlighting that addressing #homelessness is a matter of #socialjustice.

[Homeless Health Research Network @HealthHomeless]

Only 3 days until our #HomelessHealth Summit! We are looking forward to some wonderful evidence presentations by practitioners, research scientists and leaders in the field including @ginettafammed @dponka @TimAubry @EricAgbata @Gary_Bloch Stay Tuned!

[Homeless Health Research Network @HealthHomeless]

Happy #NationalHousingDay! Our research network is very excited to be hosting our first #HomelessHealth Summit next week in Toronto! Follow us to learn more. @HealthHomeless @bruyerecare @CMA_Docs