Residents at the Residence!

Last week, a group of residents from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital visited The NCS Residence on the Upper East Side to learn more about health care for unhoused patients from NCS staff.

People experiencing homelessness are some of the most vulnerable when it comes to health care. They face extreme barriers to obtaining basic primary care as well as treatment for physical disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and other health care needs. It is essential not only to eliminate barriers to health care, but to ensure that our unhoused neighbors are treated with empathy and compassion when they receive it.

Thank you to NewYork-Presbyterian for incorporating an understanding of homelessness into your training and working to meet the needs of patients from all backgrounds!