NHC SF Member Blog: Humans of NHC 2023-2024!

“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!

NHC AmericorpsAlan Arroyo-ChavezJune 26, 2024Americorps, Humans of NHC, Service

NHC SF Member Blog: Reciprocity in Learning

“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.”

NHC SF Member Blog: Value-Based Care and the AmeriCorps Experience

“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.”

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.”

NHC SF Member Blog: Breaking Barriers and Building Health in San Francisco

“Everyday I’m discovering something new about myself and about the populations I serve. Whether that comes from learning a fresh way to best support the clinics or listening to a new patient’s incredible story of resilience, each day continues to enrich my perspective and inspire my commitment to public health and service.”

NHC SF Member Blog: Humans of NHC 2022-2023!

“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 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.

National Health Corps San Francisco Q&A on May 9th!

If you are currently applying to the program or considering applying to serve as an AmeriCorps Member with NHC San Francisco, we cordially invite you to join our NHC SF Member Q&A! Register for the Zoom link here, or scan the QR Code below!

NHC AmericorpsAlan Arroyo-ChavezApril 24, 2023National Health Corps, Americorps, NHC, Service, Q&A, San Francisco

NHC SF Member Blog: Happier and Healthier, One Box at a Time

“Although nutrition education is only one aspect of medical care that can improve overall health outcomes, it is moving to see how a simple act in handing out healthy recipes and fresh produce boxes to patients can help lead to a lasting impact on their health and well-being.”

NHC SF Member Blog: Four Lessons and Reminders From My Service Term

“We are all unique, equipped with distinct genetic makeups and sociocultural histories, yet amazingly similar at the same time. I believe understanding these complexities will make anyone not only a more compassionate healthcare provider, but a more understanding and forgiving human.”

NHC SF Member Vlog: NHC San Francisco November Service Events

“At San Francisco, members participate in a required monthly Group Service project, as well as optional volunteering with local partners. In this vlog, Catherine, talks about the projects San Francisco's members worked on in partnership with Mama G's Street Dinner and the San Francisco African American Faith-Based Coalition to either serve or pack food for community members experiencing food insecurity in the city, especially during the holiday season.”

NHC AmericorpsAlan Arroyo-ChavezDecember 13, 2022Food Access, Service, Vlog, National Health Corps

NHC SF Member Blog: Called to Serve - A Conversation with Second-Year NHC Members

In this interview/podcast, each of them reflects on their previous service term experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, how components of the program have changed or have stayed the same, as well as providing quintessential advice for both prospective NHC applicants and NHC members that are considering serving a second time!

NHC AmericorpsAlan Arroyo-ChavezOctober 26, 2022NHC, National Health Corps, Americorps, Service

NHC SF Member Blog: Learning to Serve

“While my confidence has improved drastically over the months, I no longer think about rating these patient interactions based on my performance on the call script or my speed in scheduling appointments. I now direct my efforts to making sure that I am as knowledgeable as possible about the services we offer in order to better aid my patients.”

NHC SF Member Blog: Can we turn this game around? Entering year 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Getting to see both shades of our chess pieces - those eagerly scheduling appointments for boosters alongside those refusing initial vaccine inoculation - has taught me more about this disconnect, which has encouraged me to learn more about vaccine refusal and skepticism.”

NHC SF Member Blog: Not Just a Senior Center: Curry’s Model of Whole-Person Integrative Healthcare

“One of the reasons I love serving at Curry Senior Center is that it models the kind of stellar whole-person integrative care that every older adult deserves.”

NHC SF Member Blog: Housing Heals

“Serving in SIP hotels showed me the importance of being housed especially during a pandemic.”

NHC SF Member Blog: Narratives - Finding Motivation and Inspiration

“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.”

NHC SF Member Blog: COVID-19 Outreach and Pediatric Care

“I’ve always had a passion for working with children and adolescents. As a Pediatric Coordinator, I’ve been able to assist many pediatric patients.”

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