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Ogden, UT – A proposal to transform a vacant assisted-living facility in Ogden’s older east-central neighborhood into long-term housing for chronically homeless individuals is drawing mixed reactions from local leaders, raising questions about the best location for such a facility. The facility, located at 2325 Madison Ave. in Ogden, was previously the Aspen Care Center and is being eyed by the Weber Housing Authority to house 25 low-income, chronically homeless individuals with disabilities. The project aims to provide not only shelter but also case management and programming to help residents achieve self-sufficiency. However, several city officials have raised concerns, particularly…

Ogden, UT – A recent study from Utah Valley University highlights the effectiveness of medical respite care for individuals experiencing homelessness, specifically through the INN Between facility in Salt Lake City. The research reveals that providing medical respite not only reduces hospital utilization but also offers significant cost savings and improves health outcomes for this vulnerable population. Conducted by Amanda Weller, a social worker, and Angelea Panos, an assistant professor of social work, the study compared outcomes for patients referred to the INN Between by the University of Utah Hospital and Huntsman Care Institute. The research focused on patients who…