Homelessness, addiction and untreated medical conditions are growing concerns in Carroll County. The Carroll Respite program offers a structured, secure solution to help people recover and get back on ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A new medical respite program is working to alleviate crowded emergency rooms. The program from Charles Drew Health Center and Siena Francis House provides temporary care for ...

After a hospital stay, most people want to recover in the comfort of their own home. But that is not an option for a patient who is experiencing homelessness. That’s where medical respite centers come ...

Respite means "time off." Every caregiver needs time off. Respite through substitute care can be provided on a regular basis, such as three days a week, or can be scheduled in advance when needed for ...

PHILADELPHIA -- After months of living on the streets, Alexis DiBella felt she had finally turned a corner at the end of last ...

There’s never a good time to have a heart attack, but the timing couldn’t be worse for Arthur. The lease on his apartment was about to run out. When the EMTs took him to the hospital, he would leave ...

For people experiencing homelessness, dealing with a serious health condition may leave them vulnerable and without options if they need to recover from a surgery or another medical condition. That’s ...