“As NHC members, our main responsibility is to serve others, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect your well-being. In my service year so far, I have learned so much about public health, health programs, and public service, but the greatest lesson I’ve learned is how to take care of myself.”
Read More“The community has shown me that while data and programs are crucial, genuine human connection often makes the biggest impact. Being present and listening actively is imperative to offer individualized, empathetic care.”
Read More“Building trust isn’t always immediate, but when we lead with empathy and compassion, we create the foundation for meaningful relationships and better care.”
Read More“Growing up in San Francisco, I have always felt a deep connection to the city I call home. Serving people with whom I share this connection has thus far been extremely meaningful. I feel grateful to learn from so many different minds, hear a multitude of perspectives, and gain a broader understanding of the opioid crisis and our healthcare system…”
Read More“Food Pharmacy is more than a food bank or health management program; it’s a community. We see the same patients weekly, strengthening connection through our conversations about food, cooking techniques, and personal stories.”
Read More“It feels meaningful to know that my outreach efforts not only help patients access this critical preventive health screening but also potentially secure additional funding for Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, a safety-net hospital that primarily serves uninsured and publicly insured populations in San Francisco.”
Read More“Self-care has been vital for maintaining my mental health, and exercise has become an important outlet for reducing stress.”
Read More“Humans of NHC” is a campaign run by the National Health Corps Program that highlights people that interact with the NHC program in any capacity. Members, Staff, Mentors, Supervisors, Clinic Staff, and Community Organization Partners are interviewed by an NHC Member and are asked to share about their career trajectory, their passions, challenges and advice for professionals exploring their fields. Interviewees also share about what they find most meaningful in their professions, roles, as well as their current goals and aspirations for themselves or their organizations. These interviews are then transcribed and posted on the National Health Corps website for all to read!
Read More“The most meaningful thing I have been involved with at Curry is relationship building and learning to work with clients. Curry presents a unique opportunity where I get to work with these clients consistently and build rapport over time.”
Read More“As a Value-Based Care Coordinator, I have had the opportunity to work on many different metrics including adult and pediatric flu vaccination rates, asthma medication ratios, zoster immunization rates, and various perinatal metrics.”
Read More“I balance my time between several primary and urgent care clinics… helping patients with opioid use disorder navigate the complexities of our healthcare systems and the barriers to accessing and receiving appropriate care.”
Read More“The path to food justice and food sovereignty in San Francisco is neither clear nor easy. It is a path that must be radically trailblazed, and that takes the work of entire governments, communities, and individuals.”
Read MoreRetired nurse, Jesse Merrill, gets her wish granted by Wish of a Lifetime from AARP: to return to SFCCC’s Street Outreach Services for a day of service.
Read More“Serving in this position has exposed me to the aspects of healthcare that are outside of patient care, but are crucial to patient care’s long-term success.”
Read More“Being part of an integrated care system also means that new patients who arrive at our clinic, whether it is for MAT intake or as a curious passerby, are welcome and encouraged to utilize other services such as primary care, dental care, mental health resources, and case management, regardless of their ability to pay.”
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