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flag A Melbourne hospital’s housing program cut homeless patients’ ER visits by 76% and saved hundreds of thousands per person.

flag Homelessness in Victoria is fueling rising emergency department visits, with St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne expecting 8,000 homeless patients by year-end, many suffering severe health issues from prolonged street living. flag To reduce readmissions, the hospital launched a six-month transitional housing program offering shelter, meals, and health services, resulting in a 76% drop in emergency visits and 91% of participants securing permanent housing. flag The initiative, prioritizing First Nations people and older adults, saves $200,000 to $350,000 per person over a decade. flag Specialized mental health and substance use hubs within the ER provide immediate support to stabilize patients and prevent rehospitalization.

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