National Blog

What We Bring To The Table

Apr 28, 2017
Pittsburgh Blog

Justine Fuga, a Program Assistant with fitUnited of the United Way of Southwestern PA reflects on how National Health Corps can have an impact on our personal lives.

Asthma Management – A Group Effort

Apr 26, 2017
Chicago Blog

Asthma Educator Kristy Stevlingson discusses the significance of teamwork when implementing sustainable chronic disease management.

Sustainable Systems for Disease Management

Apr 25, 2017
Pittsburgh Blog

Oftentimes, public health overlaps with a variety of other domains and competencies in the fight to improve health. What makes the field unique is its focus on creating systems that contribute to positive health outcomes.

Where Health Meets Wealth

Apr 24, 2017
Philadelphia Blog

"This transparent space escapes classification within the clinic, for it houses two worlds: that of the clinic’s benefits counselors and that of the Abbottsford Homes community."

It's More Than Just Medication

Apr 22, 2017
Philadelphia Blog

"Over time I've seen the same patients that struggled with getting medication make drastic changes in their lifestyle once their PAP application is approved."

In Appreciation of Public Health

Apr 21, 2017
Pittsburgh Blog

Leah Pope is a Health Educator at East Liberty Family Health Care Center, a Federally Qualified Health Care Center dedicated to serving Pittsburgh’s, and its surrounding area’s, underserved, underinsured, and uninsured population. At her site, she is organizing patient education groups and assisting patients in transitions of care to reduce hospital admissions.

Home Sweet Dental Home

Apr 18, 2017
Chicago Blog

Health Promoter Fabiana Simone discusses how her service has helped connect students to the dental health services they need.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 18, 2017
Pittsburgh Blog

Bryanna reflects on the public health issue of child abuse in the community and how NHC members are learning how to stop it in its tracks.

Beating Childhood Obesity. TOGETHER.

Apr 13, 2017
North Florida Blog

"They reminded me of an important lesson that can be applied to any aspect of life: support matters. Seeing these examples of support during my service has helped boost my own growth mindset, letting me know that challenges in life shouldn’t be seen as setbacks or insurmountable odds but rather just gains waiting to made."

Getting Things Done: Making Phone Calls to Make an Impact

Apr 12, 2017
Chicago Blog

NHC Chicago member Katarina Alajbegovic discusses the challenging, but important conversations that she has with patients.

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