Maynes granddaughter LOC photo by Matson (G. Eric and Edith) Photograph Collection is licensed under the public domain
The prospect of meeting his granddaughter spurred Charlie to leave the streets.
Sometimes a personal perspective is the best way to bring statistics to life. This is particularly true when activists connect two complex situations together in a useful way. For example, how does homelessness impact on community health costs?
Put the question under the microscope of a single person who is homeless, and consider his or her health care costs. It can provide a dramatic picture of their interlinking. From a community viewpoint, that can add up to important advances in fighting homelessness, as well as providing community health care. And all at a significantly lower costs.
Read more about one person’s experience in STAT: Taking Care Of Charlie Helped One California Town Nearly Halve Hospital Use
