Health Care Access for Homeless New Yorkers
Join us for a policy seminar focusing on the health care needs of our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Our June 2023 Policy Seminar topic is
Health Care Access for Homeless New Yorkers: Where We Are and Where We Need to Be
Access to comprehensive health care is a critical component to ending homelessness. Even with an expansive health care network there remains significant barriers to accessing primary, behavioral, and specialty care.
To advocate for much needed changes, we need to understand the landscape of health care services available. In this seminar, we will hear from several experts about what health systems are in place to provide these services. Additionally, they will discuss what must be done to both bridge the gaps and expand capacity to respond to the health needs of individuals and families experiencing unstable housing.
EVENT DETAILS
Seating will be limited, so we ask you to kindly register by clicking the button above. Only registered attendees will be admitted.
AGENDA
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Deepa Avula, MPH
Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Mental Hygiene at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
PANEL 1: LANDSCAPE OF HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR HOMELESS NEW YORKERS
Reporter, WNYC/Gothamist
Psychiatrist, Homeless Healthcare Consultant
Assistant Professor, Cornell University Public Health
Medical Director, NYC Department of Homeless Services
Consumer Advocate, Urban Pathways
Homeless Health Medical Director, New York City Health + Hospitals
PANEL 2: BRIDGING GAPS AND EXPANDING HEALTH CARE ACCESS
Health Care Reporter, POLITICO New York
Medical Director, BronxWorks, Physician, Care For the Homeless
Co-Director, Health and Housing Lab, NYU Langone Health
Consumer Advocate, Care For the Homeless
Executive Director, NYC Center for Innovation through Data Intelligence
Director of Policy and Immigrant Initiatives, Health Care Access and Policy Unit, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
HOW TO GET THERE
The entrance to the event will be on East 25th Street between Lexington Ave and 3rd Ave. When you enter the building, please walk towards the right and you will see signage for the event. You may use the elevator to go to level B2 or take the stairs to the Engelman Recital Hall. Staff will be there to guide you.
The event is just a few blocks from the 28th Street station via the 6 train; the 23rd Street station via the R train; the E 23rd/Park Ave S via the M23-SBS bus; the E 23rd Street/Broadway station via the SIM33C bus; and across the street the Lexington Ave/26th Street station via the M102 bus.
ACCESSIBILITY
The policy seminar is fully accessible for those using wheelchairs and other mobility devices. Please reach out to Samantha Kahn, our Policy and Advocacy Manager, at skahn@cfhnyc.org with any accessibility needs you wish us to be aware of. We will do our very best to accommodate your needs.
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