Health Calls Season 7, Episode 2 explores how Catholic organizations across the United States are reimagining the connection between housing and healthcare. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka welcome Rob McCann, President and CEO of Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, to discuss a nationally recognized partnership with Providence that addresses chronic homelessness through housing, medical respite, and supportive services.
The conversation examines how stable housing can improve health outcomes, reduce hospital readmissions, lower emergency service utilization, and promote human dignity. McCann explains how the Healthy Housing Initiative grew from a local collaboration in Spokane, Washington, into a model that has inspired Catholic Charities organizations nationwide. By combining affordable housing with mental health support, addiction treatment, healthcare navigation, and community-based care, the program demonstrates how healthcare systems can move beyond clinical treatment to address root causes of poor health.
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