By: Robert Davis
To people with serious illnesses and injuries who are also experiencing homelessness, rest, heal, and recovery often seem impossible. Medical respite care programs bridge the gap between housing and health care, providing private space for those too ill to recover on the streets but not requiring hospital-level treatment. Since 2012, these programs have more than tripled in the U.S., now existing in 40 states, offering essential support for unhoused individuals.
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