Celebrating BFC’s Staff Nurses

May 06, 2020 by BFC in Healthcare Medical Clinic

Bread for the City celebrates Gege Gena, Kristin Ashby, and Brionne Williams … our nurses! Everyday, they care for patients, administer medicine, communicate between patients and doctors, and so much more. Right now, they help to lead our Tuesday and Thursday afternoon COVID-19 testing at the NW Center.

Social Services + Healthcare = A winning combination

March 31, 2020 by BFC in Behavioral Health Social Services
Guest Author: Fatima Bravo

Before our hours of operation changed due to COVID-19, Bread for the City’s Intern Fatima Bravo shadowed our Care Management Specialist, Brittany Ferreras, as she worked with patients to address their physical and emotional health in our Health Resource Room.

Bread For the City to Receive National Award From the American College of Physicians

November 14, 2019 by aspringer in Healthcare

We’re happy to share that we’ve been recognized by the American College of Physicians for our work to improve the health of residents in the District! Read on for the details.

Housing and Health Setbacks Can’t Erase Michael Blue’s Smile

July 30, 2019 by aspringer in Advocacy Affordable Housing Building On Good Hope Development Healthcare Medical Clinic

We caught up with Michael Blue to talk housing, health, and our SE expansion.

A Look Back at our 2019 Good Hope Gala Keynote Speech

July 18, 2019 by aspringer in Advocacy Affordable Housing Development Good Hope Gala Healthcare Medical Clinic

A look back at our 2019 Good Hope Gala speaker Courntey Dowe, who chronicled her journey with Bread for the City, her first time meeting Dr. Randi and how believing in someone makes magic.

Bringing the Community to the Clinic

May 23, 2019 by BFC in Healthcare In the Community Medical Clinic
Guest Author: Dr. Randi Abramson

Earlier this month, Dr. Randi Abramson shared the story of her journey to Bread for the City and our relationship with George Washington Sch0ol of Medicine and Health Sciences when she received the Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award at the Alpha Omega Alpha banquet and induction ceremony.

2018 Stories: “This is the best place they ever made for Washington, DC.”

December 17, 2018 by BFC in Behavioral Health Dental Care Healthcare Medical Clinic

From medical and legal to advocacy and housing, we’re sharing some of our most impactful stories to close out 2018. Read on to learn more about BFC Housing Access Program client Dana Croskey.

An Introduction to Trauma Informed Care

July 13, 2018 by aspringer in Behavioral Health Healthcare

What is trauma informed care and why do we practice it from the moment a client walks in up to the moment a client leaves us? Read on to find out!

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