5 Actions to Promote Housing Access During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

Housing security is a significant factor in COVID-19 prevention and treatment. This issue brief offers five actions that hospitals and health systems can take to address housing instability and improve health in their communities. It includes links to case examples and additional resources.

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