“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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“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.”
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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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“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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“I am continuously amazed by the collective efforts by staff to keep Curry’s programs running smoothly. I have witnessed the ways Curry positively impacts the lives of their clients, both through direct feedback from the seniors and observing how their attitudes change as they progress in their respective programs.”
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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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“This art recipe-project was inspired by the idea of increasing community-based participation and engagement in a way that incorporates the communities’ talents, cultures, and cuisines. We envisioned incorporating art into the food pharmacy to represent cultures through drawings and to reclaim cultural recipes, foods, and health.”
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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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“… the minor victories - supporting a worried parent, submitting food referrals for families that needed them. I wasn’t changing anyone’s life, but I could at least try to change the trajectory of their next couple weeks.”
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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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“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.”
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“My term with NHC has taught me that medical teams must develop the close and lasting patient relationships that will allow them not only to treat disease, but also deconstruct the structural inequities and racism that severely limit the effectiveness of even the most advanced medical care.”
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“Throughout this rapidly changing environment, I’ve found one thing to stay true: often the most helpful service I can provide a patient is the recognition that they are heard.”
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“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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“As a medical scribe, I had seen providers deliver unwelcome news to their patients countless times, but never before had I been the one to do so myself. Thankfully, our training sessions provided ample time to practice.”
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“Through my time at Curry, I have seen how bridging the digital divide experienced by seniors can significantly improve feelings of isolation, and further, quality of life and physical health…”
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