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J Patti1, K McDonagh, T Porter-O'Grady

  • 1Saint Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta.

Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)
|May 9, 1990
PubMed
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A hospital initiative evolved into a comprehensive community health program for the homeless in Atlanta. This program significantly expanded services, doubling clinic sites and quadrupling patient encounters to address homelessness and provide ongoing healthcare.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Community Medicine
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Initial volunteer efforts by hospital employees to serve meals to the homeless revealed a need for basic healthcare services.
  • This realization spurred the development of a dedicated healthcare initiative for the homeless population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the evolution of a hospital-based initiative into a comprehensive community health program for the homeless.
  • To highlight the expansion of services and impact on healthcare accessibility for the homeless population.

Main Methods:

  • Initiated as a volunteer effort providing meals, transitioning to basic healthcare services.
  • Developed into the Mercy Mobile Health Project, a hospital-based program.
  • Expanded through community involvement and partnerships into the Atlanta Community Health Program for the Homeless.

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Main Results:

  • The program experienced significant growth, more than doubling the number of clinic sites.
  • Patient encounters quadrupled, indicating a substantial increase in service utilization.
  • Sponsorship by Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Corporation, with involvement from various public and private agencies.

Conclusions:

  • The Atlanta Community Health Program for the Homeless demonstrates a successful model for addressing the healthcare needs of the homeless.
  • Community involvement and multi-agency collaboration are crucial for expanding services and breaking the cycle of homelessness.
  • The program provides essential, continuing healthcare services to a vulnerable population.