Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
Summer 6-12-2014
Abstract
After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans safety net, Charity Hospital, was closed. Numerous free or low-cost clinics opened around town. Yet homeless individuals still expressed a need for more free clinics, as they were unaware of the resources that already existed. In August 2007, the resources available were out-dated, inaccurate, and lacked information regarding cost of medical care. Upon verifying information, print guides were assembled and thousands of copies were dispersed to homeless individuals. A website, with both online and print guides, was created to address the difficult task of redistribution following guide updates. The master list is always available online, thus ensuring accurate, up-to-date information for health workers and community members. Additionally, the website has a $4 drug checker, links to other useful resources, and is accessible in Spanish and Portuguese.'
Language (ISO)
English
Recommended Citation
Brucker, Richard and Peggy Chehardy. "IMPROVING ACCESS to HEALTHCARE in NEW ORLEANS: An up-to-date guide of free or low-cost clinics and medication assistance." (2014). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/peds_pubs/1
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