Posts tagged National Health Corps
NHC SF Member Blog: Listening and Learning - Supporting Patients as an Opioid Safety Coordinator

“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…”

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NHC SF Member Blog: Serving as a Value-Based Care Coordinator - An Ever-Evolving Role

“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.”

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NHC SF Member Blog: Service Through Integrated Care Coordination

“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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NHC SF Member Blog: Serving With San Francisco Residents Living in Supportive Housing

“In my position I have had the opportunity to serve in a few different capacities. I have spent a lot of time working directly with clients, helping connect them to community resources, enroll them in community programs, and accompany individuals to appointments.”

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NHC SF Member Blog: Dental School-Based Program - Screening, Sealing, and Serving Students

“When providing education to students they are so curious to learn more, and are highly receptive to the information being shared, information they seemingly had not heard before. The ability to meet the students where they are and without requirements for parents to miss work allows for thousands of students to receive care that they otherwise might not have access to.”

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NHC SF Member Vlog: A Day in the Life of the Quality Improvement & Diabetes Care Coordinators!

Join Laurel and Abhi as they walk you through their day to day serving at the country's oldest free medical clinic, HealthRIGHT 360! They’ll walk you through their day-to-day routine, including an inside look at their responsibilities checking in with patients, preparing for and running HealthRIGHT 360’s Food Pharmacy program, and more!

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NHC SF Member Blog: Community and Listening Ears as Healthcare

“As an AmeriCorps member on the team, I’ve had the opportunity to support patients in various ways, including accompanying folks to medical or social appointments, connecting them to resources, coordinating care, and helping them complete public benefits forms. Beyond supporting patients with their medical and social needs, the moments that will stick with me the most are visits where I spent anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour sitting with a patient as they share stories, reflections, and favorite memories from their life.”

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