Meeting
Abstract Number: 91
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Lack of stable housing adversely affects health outcomes, increases healthcare utilization, and increases mortality. Few studies have assessed the prevalence of homelessness and housing insecurity in hospitalized patients. To address this gap, we conducted a hospital point-in-time study to determine the prevalence of housing insecurity and homelessness among hospitalized patients at two academic medical […]
Abstract Number: 129
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Patients experiencing homelessness have unique healthcare needs due to barriers of care, lack of access to food and safety, and limited social services. Patients can be experiencing homelessness temporarily or chronically. They experience high rates of substance abuse, mental illness and other health problems like HIV. These unique circumstances make patients experiencing homeless unique […]
Abstract Number: 431
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 52-year-old destitute G6P6006 woman with an advanced stage Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) presented to the OB/GYN for four-month right breast pain and one-month skin changes. The examination was notable for a diffusely dense and hard to left palpation breast, peau d’orange, medial scarring similar to boils without drainage, absent nipple discharge, and […]