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The housing status of patients has a profound effect on their health. Homelessness or unstably housed individuals are likely to be hospitalized more frequently with longer lengths of stay and require more care than are patients with stable living arrangements. Hospitals are working to improve community health by improving housing for community members in need.

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Portland Providers Donate $21.5 Million to Housing Initiative

Six Oregon health care organizations are investing in a partnership that will provide housing and health services for homeless and low-income people.
October 3, 2016
Julius A. Karash
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Six Oregon health care organizations are investing in a partnership that will provide housing and health services for homeless and low-income people. The initiative is expected to benefit vulnerable individuals as well as hospitals, and is a key piece of population health, those involved say.
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