Through these conversations, I have gained a deeper understanding of how difficult it can be to remain connected to healthcare when faced with constant instability.
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Nursing was the best thing that ever happened to me. It allowed me to understand the human body. It allowed me to also understand social, economic issues that can impact people's health. I use those tools not just for my patients, but I also use it for myself.
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Curious about serving your community through public health? The National Health Corps (NHC) is hosting a virtual Q&A session featuring current members from its San Francisco and Philadelphia sites on Wednesday, May 20th, from 12:00pm - 1:00pm PT/2:00pm - 3:00pm CT/ 3:00pm - 4:00pm ET!
Register here: https://forms.gle/xZajbMfsr5yEfdwS8 or scan the QR code below!
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My second service term has shown me that while life stages may differ, the emotional landscape does not. Whether working with children or seniors, the work is about holding space, building trust, and reminding people that they matter, because regardless of age, we all need to feel seen. That lesson is one I will carry with me long after my service ends.
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“I learned a lot during my NHC term at DPH - things like care coordination, listening, practicing curiosity, building relationships, and navigating care systems and as my term was ending, I felt like there was still more to learn from the teams and clients I had met.”
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“Moments like these remind me that our program is about more than providing incentives or conducting health exams: it’s about opening space where people can begin to heal through community and the connection that we all crave and need.”
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“AmeriCorps has redefined what service means to me. I came in with ideas about what service should look like, but through my term, I’ve realized service isn’t a specific set of actions or a certain role. Service is about meeting the needs I see in front of me.”
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“Over the past couple of months, I have seen how much of a difference it can make when health care is brought to people where they are, not the other way around.”
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“During their Pre-Service Orientation, NHC SF Members partnered in-house with the Street Outreach Services Program at the San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium (SFCCC)!”
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NHC Members build strong relationships and public health networks amongst each other, and this is done primarily through team-building activities and an annual retreat. These activities, in addition to reinforcing the connections with each other and NHC Staff, are a tool to prevent burnout during the service term and to keep members motivated.
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