July Coalition Newsletter Update
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Minutes from Attorney Call on July 15
Kathleen Spangler, Keegan Warren-Clem, Stephanie Sommerlatte, and Sheryl Dacso are leading the process for obtaining TUNA and 501(c)3 status.
The Coalition will host a no-host MLP Affinity Dinner on Thursday, August 25th at 6PM. The date coincides with the SBOT Poverty Law Conference. See more details about the dinner and how to RSVP here.
News
HUD expands eviction protection and diversion program with an additional $20M grant (HUD).
A new mapping tool developed by Johns Hopkins visualizes public health impact of redlining (JHU).
MLPs helped patients with chronic mental health conditions during the early stages of the pandemic (Annals of Health Law).
"HealthierHere" non-profit collaborative in Washington state creates successful community information exchange for SDoH data (EHR Intelligence).
Association between rental assistance programs and hemoglobin A1C levels among adults (JAMA).
Health Equity and Accountability Act introduced in Congress by Representative Robin Kelly (AAMC).
Adding lawyers to care teams can help both patients and physicians (Texas Medicine).
Coming Up:
Fri, Aug. 19: MLP Monthly Meeting of Attorney Group
