Amanda Abrams, Author at Shelterforce

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Amanda Abrams is a freelance journalist living in Durham, North Carolina. She served as Shelterforce's health fellow in 2019.

Kids dance at a neighborhood street festival

What Happens When a CDC Pivots to a Health-First Focus?

Health Amanda Abrams - December 4, 2018

Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation in Cleveland finds that being an early adopter of a community health focus has its advantages.

Alicia Spradlin and her daughter Faith live in apartments that have been set-aside for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan members.

Setting Aside Housing for Frequent Health Care Users

Health Amanda Abrams - July 30, 2018

Housing specifically for those who frequently use health care services makes sense on many levels, but it also raises questions about privacy and lining up who pays and who benefits.

An African-American man gets his blood pressure checked at the California Hotel, an EBALDC development that offers affordable apartments with community and commercial spaces.

Approaching Partnerships Between Health Care Institutions and Community Development Organizations

Health Amanda Abrams - February 13, 2018

There isn’t an exact science to forming partnerships. The slow and sometimes messy process requires patience, allies, and trust.

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