Humans of NHC: Francia Reyes

Posted on: March 10, 2022Chicago

“I grew up on 63rd and Kedzie and I was the only child for about 8 years. Our family of 3 turned into a family of 5 in the same year. My brother was born and my sister was adopted, I was so excited to become a big sister. Even though being a big sister comes with a lot of responsibility and life throws things at you that are unexpected, I wouldn’t change my position in my family for the world. 

Over the course of the pandemic I was occupied with work at Heartland, but most importantly I became closer with my immediate family. It brought us closer since we’re always so busy with our lives and don’t live in the same household. I appreciate the very little time we do get to spend with each other.

Heartland Health Center is filled with welcoming people that contribute to the positive work environment we are in. I love working with highschoolers. To them, I want to be the person I needed in highschool. It is a bit intimidating that I’m the first point of contact students see before they enter our safe space, but I can only perfect my position by using the knowledge I learn everyday. On top of completing my responsibilities of managing the front desk, I also try to make sure that the student knows that we are always here to help with as much as we can with the resources that are provided to us.” 

 

Francia Reyes is a Patient Support Specialist at Senn Heartland Health Center in Chicago, IL.

 

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Tapestry 360 Health - Roosevelt High School
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Tapestry 360 Health - Gale Elementary School
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Tapestry 360 Health-Albany Park
3737 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60625

Tapestry 360 Health-Devon
1300 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60660

Tapestry 360 Health - Lakeview
3048 N. Wilton Ave., Chicago, IL 60657

Tapestry 360 Health - Lincoln Square
2645 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60625

Tapestry 360 Health - Wilson
845 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL 60640

Tapestry 360 Health - Hibbard Elementary School
4930 N. Sawyer Ave., Chicago, IL 60625

Tapestry 360 Health - Senn High School
5900 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60660

Tapestry 360 Health - Kilmer Elementary School
6700 North Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Tapestry 360 Health - Sullivan High School
6631 N Bosworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Tapestry 360 Health - Roosevelt High School
3436 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL 60625

Tapestry 360 Health - Gale Elementary School
1631 W. Jonquil Terr
Chicago, IL 60626