National Health Corps Chicago Blog

Mindfulness through Knitting

Madeline McGovern writes about finding stress relief and community through knitting

NHC Member Ashley Wehrheim reflects on her service year so far, and contemplates what we should be really focusing on in the New Year.

Health Educator Sandra Folarin shares the impact of nutrition education on patients at her host site

Vision Promoter Tim Corwin shares how those at the Illinois Eye Institute work to give Chicago children healthy eyes and better vision.

Health Educator Lydia Nelson shares how an interaction at a health fair restored her hope in reaching members of the community

Health Educator Avanthi Chatrathi reflects on her experience teaching healthy habits to children at Advocate Children's Hospital.

Health Educator Lena Law shares a patient’s success story and how she learned the importance of effective goal-setting.

Benefit Outreach Coordinator Stephanie Liu shares her experience when she helped one of her first clients

Community Program Educator Cecy Magos shares some insight into the pregnant and parenting teen population of the City of Chicago.

Benefits Outreach Coordinator Simi Odusanya discusses major health related education barriers