Topic Spotlight: Housing is Health

Homelessness and housing insecurity is broad societal issue that affects every American. Our intent with this spotlight is to raise awareness of the issue and hopefully help our readers better understand the causes and opportunities to address this important issue.

Video: Creating change that welcomes everyone

Orange County has had an affordable housing crisis for years. Learn more about how Providence is partnering in this region to address these challenges and reduce homelessness.
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CORE partner feature: Council for the Homeless

Learn how CORE partners with Council for the Homeless, a nonprofit organization working to prevent and end homelessness in Clark County, Washington.
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The SJCPF and Providence make an investment in local communities

Investments are part of SJCPF’s new Community Capacity Initiative, which is tied to Providence’s mission of supporting the health of the communities it serves.
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CORE study shows benefits of major local housing for health initiative

A new report by CORE illustrates heathcare impacts of obtaining housing at Portland’s Blackburn Center.
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Providence partners with Community Solutions to end homelessness

Built For Zero, a successful model implemented at Providence Alaska, will be used in other regions to help end homelessness.
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Changing my perception of homelessness

Providence's Glenda Fossum-Smith shares how one experience changed her view of the homelessness pandemic.
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Melvin's story of hope

How Providence and the Better Outcomes Thru Bridges program helped Melvin Williams on his path to better wellbeing.
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The hidden crisis of veterans without a home

It’s time to shine a spotlight on the hidden crisis of veterans experiencing homelessness.
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Addressing food insecurity: A California perspective

Community health experts talk about the growing risk of food insecurity in California's High Desert region. Watch now.
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Dr. Medows on the societal impact of COVID-19

Rhonda Medows, M.D. takes on racial disparities in health, systemic racism and the importance of housing in this video interview.
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The Future of Health: An interview with Providence’s Mike Butler

Providence's President Mike Butler discusses priorities for bringing the organization's vision for the future of health to life. Learn more.
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PSJH joins Pearl Jam to end homelessness

Providence teams with Pearl Jam in an effort to end homelessness. Learn more.
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Hundreds to be served in bold proposal to slash chronic homelessness by 20 percent

Hundreds to be served in bold proposal to slash chronic homelessness by 20 percent in Catholic Charities, Archdiocese and Providence collaboration
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2018 Community Benefit Report: Providence funding helps case managers connect with clients

Providence Health & Services Alaska funding helps case managers connect with clients
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Dear Santa: A Christmas wish of health for all from Providence

Sister Susanne Hartung requests Santa's help in serving the communities of Providence Health & Services.
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Washington - Making a home away from home

At her Belltown building, Patsy is grateful for her studio apartment, a community garden and on-site care when she needs it.
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Ending homelessness requires bold action

Providence St. Joseph Health's Mike Butler offers his perspective on how to tackle the homelessness problem vexing American cities
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Oregon - Shelter is more than just a roof

Central City Concern is a longtime partner of Providence in Oregon with an extensive history of developing innovative and outcome-based strategies to help those in need.
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Giving a Voice to the Vulnerable

Medicaid provides
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Washington - Housing is one of the best treatments in medicine

The House of Charity works with Providence in Spokane to provide transitional respite care after hospital treatment, so that people experiencing homelessness have a place to heal.
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Topic Spotlight: Housing is Health

Video: Creating change that welcomes everyone

Orange County has had an affordable housing crisis for years. Learn more about how Providence is partnering in this region to address these challenges and reduce homelessness.

CORE partner feature: Council for the Homeless

Learn how CORE partners with Council for the Homeless, a nonprofit organization working to prevent and end homelessness in Clark County, Washington.

The SJCPF and Providence make an investment in local communities

Investments are part of SJCPF’s new Community Capacity Initiative, which is tied to Providence’s mission of supporting the health of the communities it serves.

CORE study shows benefits of major local housing for health initiative

A new report by CORE illustrates heathcare impacts of obtaining housing at Portland’s Blackburn Center.

Providence partners with Community Solutions to end homelessness

Built For Zero, a successful model implemented at Providence Alaska, will be used in other regions to help end homelessness.

Changing my perception of homelessness

Providence's Glenda Fossum-Smith shares how one experience changed her view of the homelessness pandemic.

Melvin's story of hope

How Providence and the Better Outcomes Thru Bridges program helped Melvin Williams on his path to better wellbeing.

The hidden crisis of veterans without a home

It’s time to shine a spotlight on the hidden crisis of veterans experiencing homelessness.

Addressing food insecurity: A California perspective

Community health experts talk about the growing risk of food insecurity in California's High Desert region. Watch now.

Dr. Medows on the societal impact of COVID-19

Rhonda Medows, M.D. takes on racial disparities in health, systemic racism and the importance of housing in this video interview.

The Future of Health: An interview with Providence’s Mike Butler

Providence's President Mike Butler discusses priorities for bringing the organization's vision for the future of health to life. Learn more.

PSJH joins Pearl Jam to end homelessness

Providence teams with Pearl Jam in an effort to end homelessness. Learn more.

Hundreds to be served in bold proposal to slash chronic homelessness by 20 percent

Hundreds to be served in bold proposal to slash chronic homelessness by 20 percent in Catholic Charities, Archdiocese and Providence collaboration

2018 Community Benefit Report: Providence funding helps case managers connect with clients

Providence Health & Services Alaska funding helps case managers connect with clients

Dear Santa: A Christmas wish of health for all from Providence

Sister Susanne Hartung requests Santa's help in serving the communities of Providence Health & Services.

Washington - Making a home away from home

At her Belltown building, Patsy is grateful for her studio apartment, a community garden and on-site care when she needs it.

Ending homelessness requires bold action

Providence St. Joseph Health's Mike Butler offers his perspective on how to tackle the homelessness problem vexing American cities

Oregon - Shelter is more than just a roof

Central City Concern is a longtime partner of Providence in Oregon with an extensive history of developing innovative and outcome-based strategies to help those in need.

Giving a Voice to the Vulnerable

Medicaid provides

Washington - Housing is one of the best treatments in medicine

The House of Charity works with Providence in Spokane to provide transitional respite care after hospital treatment, so that people experiencing homelessness have a place to heal.