“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.”
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“Building trust isn’t always immediate, but when we lead with empathy and compassion, we create the foundation for meaningful relationships and better care.”
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“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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“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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“Self-care has been vital for maintaining my mental health, and exercise has become an important outlet for reducing stress.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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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“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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“Reflecting on my time as an Americorps member so far has been enriching, allowing me to learn and gain experience in a plethora of Public Health programs dedicated to patient-centered care for unhoused populations.”
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“Join Sydney as she provides a tour of a standard day of service, followed by a walk-through of Project Homeless Connect and how NHC AmeriCorps members support initiatives at the event!”
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“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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“I outreach to patients who are on LAIs and ensure they get their medication injection on time. This includes making reminder calls, sending texts, writing emails, coordinating with other healthcare professionals, and even visiting patients at their place.”
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“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.
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“Join NHC SF AmeriCorps members Anita and Cynthia on a "day-in-the-life" serving with the San Francisco Department of Public Health's Value-Based Care Team!”
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“One of the All-Love efforts I am mainly involved with is called Pregnant People Loss to Follow-Up, where we identify and connect people experiencing homelessness with high-risk pregnancies and their partner with prenatal care and STI treatments…”
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“Ultimately, people who use drugs are exactly that - people - and they deserve respect, autonomy, and, when they seek it out, help to meet their goals regarding substance use.”
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“The nurses, health workers, and providers that I serve alongside in the clinic have modeled for me how to establish a trusting and empathetic patient-provider relationship. I am always in awe of their expertise, humility, patience, and determination to go above and beyond for their patients.”
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“When you’re constantly seeing the effects of systemic issues, it’s frustrating to not see commensurately systemic solutions in effect. But one of the most valuable lessons I'll take with me from Americorps is that the micro level matters, too.”
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