What they call their work
What they do
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Community Health Center Services 1 activity
- Delivers comprehensive medical and mental health care to people experiencing homelessnessProvides primary and preventive health care services, including treatment for chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, to homeless individuals through clinic visits, mobile units, and street outreach. Conducted over 4,000 medical and mental health visits in 2024, with 70% of care delivered outside the clinic setting, including in shelters and on the streets.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Organizes women’s health outreach eventsHosts women’s health events featuring peer storytelling, weekend scheduling, and transportation to improve access to screenings; provides follow-up support and referrals for abnormal results, including connection to gynecological care.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Provides care coordination and social support servicesConnects patients to health insurance, assists with applications for housing and support programs, refers patients to mental health and dental care, and coordinates with hospital social workers to place patients into emergency housing following hospitalization.
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Pharmacy Access and Medication Assistance 1 activity
- Provides free medication to uninsured or low-income patientsSupplies free medication to patients who are uninsured or unable to afford copayments, ensuring access to essential treatments as part of its medical care services.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Serves meals to individuals experiencing hungerProvides 70 free meals every weekday to individuals in need, particularly those experiencing homelessness, as part of its community health outreach in Rochester.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL HUDSON | CEO | 42 | $219K |
| MICHAEL BRENNAN | FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER | 40 | $163K |
| MATTHEW PRIVETT | FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER | 40 | $116K |
- DAISY ALGARIN — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL MEYERS — BOARD MEMBER / CHAIR
- ELAINE SPAULL — BOARD MEMBER
- HUGH THOMAS — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIA TEDESCO — BOARD MEMBER / SECRETARY
- KAREN KINTER — BOARD MEMBER / TREASURER
- KAREN M GALLINA — BOARD MEMBER / CO-CHAIR
- KENDRA DRAKE — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL KELLY FINNIGAN — BOARD MEMBER (TO JUNE 2024)
- NIKISHA JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- 16 community partners Partner — Collaborates with over 16 community partners to address homelessness and provide care.
- 16 community partners Partner — Collaborates with over 16 community partners to address homelessness and provide integrated care.
- 16 community partners Partner — Collaborates with over 16 community partners to address homelessness and provide integrated services
- 16 community partners Partner — Collaborates with over 16 community partners to provide care and services to vulnerable populations.
- 16 community partners Partner — Collaborates with over 16 community partners to provide comprehensive care to people experiencing homelessness.
- Delphi Rise Partner — Partner organization providing services for patients
- Delphi Rise Partner — Partner organization providing shelter and services for patients
- Francis Center Partner — Site for mobile unit services on Monday evenings
- Highland Hospital Partner — Hospital partner for urgent patient referrals and surgical care.
- Open Door Mission Partner — Partner organization providing shelter and services for patients
- ReachOut@regionalhealthreach.org Partner — Email contact for outreach and engagement, indicating operational communication channel.
- Salvation Army Partner — Site for mobile unit services on Tuesday evenings
- Volunteers Of America Partner — Site for mobile unit services on Wednesday evenings
- city's shelters Partner — Partners with shelters in Rochester to deliver on-site medical care.
- community agencies Partner — Partners with community agencies to connect patients with counseling, housing, and other support services.
- local GYN Partner — Collaborates with local gynecologists to provide follow-up care for patients with abnormal screening results.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Barrier-Free Access Modelmethodology: barrier-free_healthcare_accessBy removing requirements for insurance, ID, or payment, we reduce systemic barriers to healthcare access for unhoused individuals, because structural exclusions are a primary reason this population remains underserved.
- Integrated, Whole-Person Care Through Collaborationmethodology: collaborative_care_modelBy integrating medical, mental health, and social support services through coordinated partnerships with over 16 community organizations, we address the complex, interconnected needs of unhoused individuals, because health outcomes improve when care is holistic and systems work together rather than in silos.
- Street-Based Healthcare Deliverymethodology: street-based_careBy delivering medical and mental health services directly to people experiencing homelessness on the streets, in shelters, and via mobile units, we increase access to care for those who face systemic barriers to clinic-based systems, because physical and psychological distance from traditional healthcare settings prevents engagement.
- Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Centered Caremethodology: trauma_informed_relationship_buildingBy building trust through consistent presence, nonjudgmental listening, and honoring patient narratives, we enable deeper engagement with care for individuals historically excluded from traditional systems, because trust and safety are prerequisites for clinical engagement among those with histories of trauma and marginalization.