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In Boston, House Calls for the Homeless

The New York Times, November 11, 2008

Katie Zezima of the New York Times recently spent some time visiting with BHCHP doctors, nurses and patients. In her article in she really "got" our work and did a very clear job of explaining all the intricacies of the program.

A series of articles on meeting healthcare needs for Boston’s homeless population:

Boston.com's on call Magazine

Big Papi Bed Winner One Classy Dude

Red Sox Monster, Masslive.com, October 6, 2008

Learn about the winner of the auction item and how he got involved in BHCHP.

Big Papi's Field of Dreams

The Boston Globe, September 16, 2008

Red Sox slugger and his wife donate their bed to benefit BHCHP. 

EMC Uses Storage Expertise to Track Care for Homeless

Boston Business Journal, Corporate Citizenship Summit, September 5-11, 2008
BHCHP and EMC are named Health Partners of the Year as EMC helped BHCHP strengthen their software with a $250,000 donation of computer systems, software and services. 

IT Helps the Homeless

ON Magazine, Life in Information, September 2008

Lee Cowgill, technology infrastructure manager at BHCHP, has a very personal perspective on the organization’s mission: He was
once homeless himself.

Boston Health Care for Homeless ED Elected to
National Board

Massnonprofit.org August 6, 2008

Executive Director Robert Taube was recently elected president of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council’s board of directors.

Shelter Care

Advance for Nurses NE, July 28, 2008

Hope Wilson, RN finds caring for homeless a rewarding experience.  She is able to improve her skills and become a better nurse by collaborating with Dr. Jessie Gaeta, a strong advocate of the Housing First program.

Homeless, housed, and homeless again

Journal of the American Academy of Physician's Assistants June 2008

Jill Roncarati, a physician's assisant on BHCHP's street team tells the story of one man’s struggle to find the right place to hang his hat.

A Glimpse of the Homeless Heart

nurse.com, June 16, 2008

Geraldine Mullin, RN explains how her patients move and inspire her as she describes her journey to being a nurse at the Barbara McInnis House. 

Hard Work in Better Quarters

The Boston Globe, June 7, 2008

BHCHP's new home, Jean Yawkey Place, improves the program and the quality of care that the patients will receive. 

Homeless program's IT guy knows tech, troubles
Mass High Tech: The Journal of NE Techonology, June 5, 2008

BHCHP's network administrator, Lee Cowgil, proves that homelessness can be a temporary stop and technology maybe be able to help. 

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program to Dedicate New Health Care Facility

Boston Business Journal, May 28, 2008

BHCHP will hold dedication of Jean Yawkey Place, their new facility which will house a 104-bed inpatient clinic, a primary care clinic, a dental clinic, mental and family services and a pharmacy.

EMC Aids Homeless
The Boston Herald, May 28, 2008

Data storage giant, EMC donated $250,000 worth of computer systems, software services to BHCHP's recently renovated facility at 780 Albany St. in Boston. 

Offering a Therapeutic Touch
The Boston Globe, May 12, 2008

Hand massage program connects with homeless and provides things that are hard to find when you're bouncing back from street to shelter and back again. 

Party Lines

The Boston Globe, May 6, 2008

Bill Brett captures success of BHCHP's 2008 gala.

Prescription for Change

Brookline Magazine, March 2008

Dr. Jessie Gaeta is highlighted in this story about her struggle to write prescriptions with a purpose and her involvement with the development of "Housing First."

Hark, The Herald's Angels!
The Boston Herald, December 25, 2007

Dr. Jessie Gaeta explains how she became interested in homelessness and why she feels she has the best job in the world.

Putting Medical Relief on Track
The Boston Globe, July 29, 2007
Dr. Claire Carlo's medical practice has an unusual address: the long trailer beside the stable at Suffolk Downs Racetrack.

Helping the 'Almost Invisible':  BHCHP Nurse Works at the Track
The Patriot Ledger, June 16, 2007
Quincy resident Trish Bowe, RN, describes her work caring for ailing stable hands at Suffolk Downs Racetrack.

To Dr. Jim O'Connell, Not Having a Place to Live Is a Lousy Excuse for Not Having Quality Medical Care
The Boston Globe, November 22, 2006
This article, sponsored by Partners HealthCare, describes the long term relationship between Massachusetts General Hospital and BHCHP.

 

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