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 - Prioritizing Patient Experiences and Quality Care

“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.”

NHC SF Member Blog: The Opioid Crisis in San Francisco - Improving Safety Through Service

“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.”

NHC AmericorpsAlan Arroyo-ChavezApril 10, 2024sfdph, opioid crisis, NHC, National Health Corps, Americorps

NHC SF Member Blog: Food Pharmacy - Centering Patients' Needs at the Dinner Table

“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.”

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: 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.”

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.”

NHC AmericorpsAlan Arroyo-ChavezFebruary 13, 2024NHC, Americorps, National Health Corps, dental, sfdph

NHC SF Member Blog: Endless Experiences in WPIC's Programs

“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.”

NHC SF Member Vlog: A Day in the Life of a Shelter Health Care Coordinator!

“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!”

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!

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.”

NHC SF Member Blog: Ending the Epidemic - Supporting Patients with HIV

“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.”

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: Q&A Session with NHC SF Members!

“On May 9th of 2023, members in San Francisco still serving their terms held a Q&A session to share a little about their backgrounds and experiences serving with the program, as well as answered questions from attendees who've shown interest in applying.”

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

National Health Corps San Francisco 2023-2024 Service Year Application is Open!

The National Health Corps Application for the 2023-2024 Service Term is OPEN! Read to learn more about our program!

NHC AmericorpsAlan Arroyo-ChavezMarch 28, 2023Americorps, NHC, National Health Corps, Apply Now

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.”

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