Philadelphia

Philadelphia

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Why Serve Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is home to some of the top healthcare facilities in the country, yet many disparities exist in access to care and quality of healthcare for some communities and populations. To address this problem, the NHC Philadelphia places members in community-based organizations and healthcare settings that work to improve access to care and to help individuals and communities become healthier. Philadelphia has a strong commitment to national service!

While members are not actively serving, there are endless options when it comes to fun in Philadelphia. The history will inspire you! Philadelphia is home to many historic places, the Declaration of Independence was signed here, and it is home to the very first university and zoo. The food scene is great, there are plenty of parks to explore, the city is incredibly walkable, and the museums are world-class.  If you’re worried about using your living allowance, have no fear! Many of the museums offer pay-what-you-wish days and discounts for ACCESS card holders. Best of all, Philadelphians are passionate and proud, and really exemplify why it is “The City of Brotherly Love.”

Meet Our Members

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‘‘ "Throughout my service term, I have learned so much about the countless barriers preventing many refugees and immigrants from accessing medical care, ranging from transportation challenges to lack of language accessibility." - Rachel Gillcrist, 2020 - 2021 ’’

Our Host Sites

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DVCH: Maria de los Santos
401 W Allegheny Ave.
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DVCH- Girard Medical Center
801 W. Girard Avenue
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DVCH- Norristown Regional Health Center
1401 Dekalb Street
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Education Plus Health
100 W. Oxford Street
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Family Practice & Counseling Network: Health Annex
6120-B Woodland Ave
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Family Practice & Counseling Network 11th Street
850 N 11th Street
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Nationalities Service Center
1216 Arch Street
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Health Center #10
2230 Cottman Avenue
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Health Center #2
1930 S Broad Street
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Health Center #3
555 S 43rd Street
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Health Center #4
4400 Haverford Avenue
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Health Center #5
1920 N 20th Street
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Health Center #6
321 W. Girard Avenue
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Health Center #9
131 E. Chelten Avenue
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Strawberry Mansion Health Center
2840 W Dauphin Street
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Philadelphia Legal Assistance
718 Arch Street
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Project HOME: Stephen Klein Wellness Center
2144 Cecil B Moore Ave
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals- Center for Urban Health
211 S. 9th Street
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Family Practice & Counseling Network: Abbottsford Falls
4700 Whissahickon Ave.

Member Positions

Member Position Host Site Status Sort ascending
Care Navigator 1 DVCH: Maria de los Santos Open
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Coordinator Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation (Jaisohn Center) Open
Patient Advocate Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Health Center #10 Open
Chronic Disease Program Assistant Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals- Center for Urban Health Full
Senior Patient Advocate Family Practice & Counseling Network 11th Street Full