National Health Corps Philadelphia

01/30/2025

As we begin to recruit our next cohort, learn more about our 2024-2025 members 💙 These incredible individuals are passionate about making a difference in our community.

Want to learn about where they’re from, why they joined NHC, and what inspires them?

➡️ Click here to read their full bios: https://www.nationalhealthcorps.org/all/members

12/17/2024

Recruitment for the 2025-2026 service term will begin in mid-February. If you are interested in serving, please consider attending this information session held on January 30 at 7pm. RSVP using the form attached!

Please enter your information on this sheet to be sent the zoom link for the information session on January 30th to learn about the upcoming NHC member service term (August 2025 - July 2026) and how to apply.

08/30/2024

We just wrapped up a week of pre-service orientation with our 2024-2025 cohort! Big thanks to the following:

- Books Through Bars for hosting us on Monday and teaching us about the prison industrial complex and healthcare access in prisons
- Several alumni - Flor ('20-'21) and Rachel ('22-'23) for sharing their members experiences and Kimberly ('12-'13) of SMART Health Education for helping us manage expectations and come up with self care plans for the year
- Friend of the program, Tia for leading us through a crisis de-escalation training
- Our national team for leading us through numerous session throughout the week
- All of our wonderful members for being present throughout the week and for taking on the challenge of a service term.

Stay tuned to learn more about all of the amazing things our members achieve throughout their service term!

05/09/2024

Apply today! my.nationalhealthcorps.org

04/29/2024

We are seeking new host sites for the 2024 - 2025 service term!

Learn more about the benefits of hosting a National Health Corps member here: www.nationalhealthcorps.org/seeking-volunteers

03/21/2024

Another Info Session - this time specifically about NHC Philadelphia!

Join us virtually tonight to meet current members and learn more about what it is like to serve with the Philadelphia operating site.

Click here to join: https://shorturl.at/lJLW6

02/26/2024

Are you a prospective National Health Corps members?

Join us on Thursday, 2/29 at 7pm for a member applicant information session! We'll be providing general information about the all operating sites, as well as hearing from current members and program alum. Bring along any questions you have and get ready to learn about an awesome program!

RSVP Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCRM8SDhzfgvtX_42428n_TWJBBJWe0tv-TFUFWs7MWbbOAg/viewform

02/05/2024

February is American Heart Month!

Did you know: according to Dr. Michelle Albert, former president of the American Heart Association, 80% of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risk is tied to behavior and environment? Understanding and addressing factors like income disparities, unsafe living environments, and social stressors is a crucial step in tackling the risk factors for heart disease at their source.

For further reading, check out these articles from the American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org/en/news/2019/03/21/environment-culture-other-social-determinants-play-big-role-in-heart-health) and Cleveland Clinic (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23051-ethnicity-and-heart-disease).

01/17/2024

On MLK Day we had member serving all over the city!

Majority of our members spent the morning making t-shirt bags to fill with toiletries and socks to be distributed at shelters.

Two of our members had the exciting opportunity to serve alongside other AmeriCorps members in the city, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, President Joe Biden, and AmeriCorps CEO, Michael D. Smith. The spent the morning at Philabundance packing food for the community.

12/12/2023

December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, and December 1st was AIDS World Day! It's been over 42 years since the first recorded case of HIV. Though there's no cure, treatment has advanced. This includes PrEP, which can prevent HIV in at-risk individuals.

Interesting fact: did you know that some of our Americorps members are helping Philadelphia's uninsured and underinsured population receive this medication for free? Serving as patient advocates in city-operated health centers, our Americorps members have helped hundreds of people receive life-changing medications that they would otherwise be unable to afford.

For more information, see our post. And to discover more about NHC and how we (and maybe soon you!) serve, visit our website: https://www.nationalhealthcorps.org.

12/06/2023

Did you know there are multiple ways you can get involved with the National Health Health Corps? Here are some ways you can join us:

1. We are still seeking members to serve in our current cohort and will soon be seeking members for our next cohort.
2. We will soon be seeking host sites where our full time members can serve.
3. Our current members do group service projects once or twice a month with local organizations. Does your organization need a group of volunteers one weekend? Let us know!
4. Volunteer for our us! Are you a public health or medical professional who would like to gain some service hours? Reach out to nhcphillytrainers@gmail.com and let us know what you would be willing to teach our cohort.

Check out this flyer for more information!

09/19/2023

A few weeks ago we welcomed new members to our 2023-2024 cohort and we excited to welcome more next week! We still have some available positions, so don't miss out on this great opportunity.

Head to our application portal now @ leadershipapplication.nationalhealthcorps.org