“Food Pharmacy is more than a food bank or health management program; it’s a community. We see the same patients weekly, strengthening connection through our conversations about food, cooking techniques, and personal stories.”
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“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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“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.”
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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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“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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“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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“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.”
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“Through my experience, I have enjoyed witnessing patients benefit from our services as they progressed through their own journey from addiction to recovery.”
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“By listening to each patient and hearing their story, I am able to connect them to the care they rightfully deserve. I have come to understand that each patient that walks into the clinic is bravely taking that first step to improve their own health as well as their community’s.”
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“Every day brought new patients, and along with them, new stories. Those of lost jobs, battles with mental health, and family trauma. Every patient was unique, yet every patient’s story shared the same theme of resilience.”
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“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.”
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“The opportunity to help patients access compassionate integrated care has further solidified my desire to continue advocating for low-income communities of color.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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