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The developing COVID-19 response has added on another layer of distress and strain, adversely affecting the lives and livelihoods of many communities. We must work together to support and raise up those that have been most harmed by past and current inequities. Now more than ever, ensuring access to resources and supporting mental and emotional health are necessary. If you Read more...
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This resource focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities and contains information for front-line staff to support the wider healthcare outcomes of LGBT patients during a period of strain across the NHS. This includes not only highlighting the experiences of LGBT communities, but information to guide professionals, and to equip staff to signpost Read more...
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This list includes information (e.g. location and hours) about COVID-19 test sites for people experiencing homelessness. Notify the King County Call Center (206) 477-3977 if there is concern about COVID-like illness circulating in a shelter or other congregate housing facility. Read more...
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Families, here is a list of community resources you may find helpful if you are in need of the following: childcare, food sevices, health & wellness, rent, utilities & bill pay assistance, technology, transportion, etc. Follow this link to learn more. Read more...
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PacMed is offering testing for COVID-19 to registered patients who qualify. The clinic includes an evaluation and test (if needed). To minimize exposure, testing is being offered in a drive-thru format at select locations. To qualify and reserve your test, you must call in advance at 1.888.4PACMED (1.888.472.2633). On the call, staff will: Confirm you are an existing patient, or Read more...
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This page is a new, on-line resource for quality COVID-19 treatment information. It was developed by David Spach, MD and Gretchen Snoeyenbos, MD at the University of Washington. It provides a compendium of clinical resources, including summary data, information on on-going clinical trials, and permission-free teaching slide-decks. The site went live today. Visit the website to learn more. Read more...
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Supportive housing tenants are often highly vulnerable populations. It is critical that tenants continue to receive support during this time. CSH highly encourages supportive housing providers to continue to provide support to tenants during the COVID-19 outbreak, while ensuring the health and safety of their staff. The following provides guidance and considerations that can help guide supportive housing providers during Read more...
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We are continuing to offer critical services over the phone, via email, and utilizing social distancing during this time. Follow the link to get support with Rental Assistance and Evction Prevention, Unemployment, Aging and Disability Resources, as well as Citizenship Application and Interview Prep. Read more...
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In light of COVID-19 the National LGBT Cancer Network wants to collect stories about how coronavirus and self-quarantining are affecting our lives. These stories will be shared with partner LGBTQ+ organizations. It is our goal to uplift a wide range of experiences and perspectives, to help show public health officials, the media, legislators, and ourselves how this pandemic is impacting Read more...
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Alien Emergency Medical (AEM) is a program for individuals who have a qualifying medical emergency and do not meet citizenship or immigration status requirements or are qualified individuals who have not met the 5-year bar. Qualifying emergencies include Emergency room visits, inpatient hospital stays, outpatient surgery, dialysis, cancer treatment and antirejection medications. Follow the link to learn more about AEM Read more...
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Washington State Healthcare Authority put together answers to your virus related questions during COVID-19. Follow the link to see a pdf with information on symptoms, testing, coverage, prescriptions, and more. Read more...
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Washington State Healthcare Authority put together answers to your health insurance related questions during COVID-19. Follow the link to see a pdf with information on how to respond and who to call when trouble-shooting things like job loss, payments, verification and more. Follow this link for the same information translated in 15 languages. https://www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-supports/forms-and-publications?combine=Apple+Health+eligibility+FAQ+about+COVID-19&field_free_topic_tid=All&field_free_document_type_value_1=All&sort=filename+ASC Read more...
