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“We discovered that Susie had a positive HIV test, but no one had ever told her… it was [HOMES] that caught this diagnosis, empowered her with knowledge, and immediately linked her into treatment”
— TMC News, HOMES Clinic offers a “House of Yes”
“Beyond offering care to these patients, we get the honor of learning their life stories… learning more about our patients not only brings perspective to our practice of providing care to others, but it also challenges us to be creative in order to best serve this unique patient population.”
— UTHealth Houston, McGovern students serve homeless population
“Every appointment at [HOMES] clinic is special… care is provided in an atmosphere of kindness and respect”
— Baylor College of Medicine, Achieving the Amazing
“The funds will… [be used] to purchase laboratory equipment for comprehensive patient care. The equipment will include a point-of-care hemoglobin A1c analyzer to aid in management of diabetes and a handheld spirometer for diagnosing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.”
— BCM, Family & Community Medicine Newsletter: Winter 2019
“‘The street outreach team is really changing our paradigm,’ said Kenneth D. Eakins, outreach case manager for Star of Hope Mission. “It’s allowing us to see the need that’s around us, and how we’re able to partner and participate together as a team with a common purpose. Together, we can truly make an impact and begin to transform lives and gather greater resources for our clients.”
— TMC News, Taking medicine to the streets
“… the grant monies primarily will be used to restock and expand the on-site pharmacy's supply of common medications, including inhalers for asthma and other lung conditions, antibiotics, vaccines, and psychiatric drugs.”
— UHCOP, UHCOP Wins National Award for Homeless Clinic Collaboration
“I love working with the homeless the most Providing direct patient care and learning about life at all stages in differ- ent situations is all about help- ing others who really need help.”
— Houston Chronicle, This Week (July 10, 2003)