HHS COVID-19 Learning Community Chat: The DC Housing Authority’s Success to Increase Vaccine Uptake Through Partners
7.28.21
Health
Congressional Social Determinants of Health Caucus Seeks Public Feedback
7.23.21
From the Congressional SDOH Caucus:
The Congressional Social Determinants of Health Caucus is seeking public feedback on challenges and opportunities related to social determinants of health.
The Health Impacts of Eviction: Evidence Suggests Clear Increase in Depression in those Who Experienced Eviction
6.9.21
Hampton U mobile COVID-19 vaccine, testing clinics aim to break barriers in Norfolk communities (Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority)
6.9.21
From WVEC Nofolk:
If you stopped by the park at the Oakleaf Forest housing community Wednesday, you’d think it was just one big party.
It featured music, games, and an ice cream truck on the warm spring day.
But the event, coordinated by Hampton University, strived to keep people healthy.
CLPHA Compiles Housing Authority Efforts to Boost Resident and Staff COVID-19 Vaccinations
6.7.21
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June is HUD's National Healthy Homes Month
5.20.21
HUD to Hold Webinar Program
From HUD's Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes:
Throughout June, we invite you to join HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (HUD/OLHCHH) for an exciting and educational webinar program. This year, we take a broader look at the healthy homes environment.
UnitedHealthcare Introduces First-of-its-Kind Community-Based Collaborative to Improve Health Outcomes and Equity
5.19.21
Data-driven ”Community Catalyst” initiative in 23 communities convenes partners across sectors to identify and address community and population health needs; 10 of the initiatives are focused on public housing authority partnerships
Youth STIs Are at an All-Time High. A DC Program Shows Community Engagement Is Key to Fighting This Trend (DC Housing Authority)
5.11.21
From the Urban Institute:
WHA rolls out iPad Lending Program and distributes basic needs baskets to senior residents (Wilmington Housing Authority)
5.11.21
From WWAY 3:
The Wilmington Housing Authority is making sure our oldest residents aren’t going without basic needs.
The WHA distributed more than 200 basic needs baskets to senior residents with the help of the Wilmington Fire Department last Wednesday.
The baskets included cleaning supplies, masks, and hand sanitizer.
Climate Protection Fund to Support E-Bikes for Essential Workers (Denver Housing Authority)
5.11.21
From the City of Denver's press release: