Public hospital board approves boost in funds to Bexar County safety net program
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San Antonio Fire Department personnel respond to a call about a sick person at Haven for Hope shelter for the homeless in April just as the coronavirus was starting to spread in the community. The homeless and mentally ill account for a large part of emergency health care costs that could be reduced with better preventive and early diversion programs.Jerry Lara /San Antonio Express-News
University Health officials have approved spending an extra $300,000 annually to help reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and provide better access to health care for people who are homeless or mentally ill.