“We invite you to join National Health Corps San Francisco for our Member Question & Answer Session led by some of our program's current members to get a better idea of what their experiences are and what it's like serving as an AmeriCorps member in our Public Health Leadership Corps program!”
Read More“If you're interested in this field, it's crucial to engage directly with the population you will be serving to understand their needs.”
Read More“Working within PSH has been both challenging and incredibly rewarding. The complexity of residents' needs and their resilience inspires me every day. By providing individualized care, I hope to contribute to a system that empowers people to reclaim their health, housing, and sense of agency.”
Read More“The system expects our patients to be engaged in care, yet it does not always take into account their overall goals or wishes. Palliative Care has further emphasized and taught me the importance of patient autonomy when it comes to their care.”
Read More“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“I have learned so much about the opioid epidemic in San Francisco as well as the housing crisis in the city. Many of the patients who come to HealthRIGHT 360 struggle with homelessness.”
Read More“Please meet three of our 2020-2021 NHC San Francisco Alumni: Saba Moussavian, Spencer Carroll, and Antony Nguyen! Click each image to learn more about their adventures after NHC, as well as their goals and dreams to become future public health professionals!”
Read More“The opportunity to help patients access compassionate integrated care has further solidified my desire to continue advocating for low-income communities of color.”
Read More“I have watched as patients entering our detox program at the beginning of my service have graduated from the program and begin the life they once only dreamed of living.”
Read More“My experience serving at HealthRIGHT360 has re-emphasized the importance of having more medical providers that are representative of the patient population to heal and address medical mistrust, especially in addition medicine.”
Read More“Often, I was reminded of what I can and can’t do. A sense of powerlessness would sometimes wash over me, but each time I moved past that feeling, I felt more inspired and motivated to pursue my goals and ambitions—so I would never feel this way again, but more importantly, to be more for those who need me.”
Read More“After these initial months, I am grateful for the opportunity to talk to patients during what is likely one of the more difficult moments of their lives… I am especially grateful for the patients who, after I have delivered very bad news, take a second to wish me and my family well.”
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