Sometimes when you lose things you realize you had it.

April 16, 2026 | 33m 01s

This storyteller shares their experience accessing health care while houseless, after a severe brain injury left him hospitalized, which would lead to eviction.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:40 - 49

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:High school graduate or GED

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):.xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Eyes and Vision; Immune System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; Mental Health; Substance Abuse; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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