National Health Corps Chicago

NHC spent the day volunteering with Special Olympics Illinois and it was an absolute blast! 🌟 Being part of such an inclusive community reminds us why disability inclusion is so important. Every individual deserves to shine, be celebrated, and have their needs supported. Together, let's keep breaking barriers and creating a world where everyone's abilities are embraced.

Not only are we celebrating members this AmeriCorps Week, but we are also celebrating NHC Chicago Alums! Check out some great content from our alums!

Celebrating AmeriCorps Week this week!

NHC Chicago Members completed a reflection on their MLK Day Service Project. Check out the words they used to describe their experience!


Union League Boys & Girls Clubs: Club One

PHIMC is excited to announce that we are seeking host site organizations with National Health Corps (NHC) Chicago AmeriCorps program for 2024-2025!

Benefits of hosting an AmeriCorps member includes:
- A consistent member with a strong skill set for up to 11 months increases organizational capacity to address critical needs in the Chicagoland area.
- Support for host site supervisors and ongoing technical assistance from PHIMC program staff.
- Networking and collaboration opportunities with other host site organizations.
- Member training and professional development from PHIMC program staff and outside experts, including motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, conflict resolution, and communication skill building.

Host Site Applications are due February 29, 2024.

For more information visit us on our website: bit.ly/nhchost

The application for the 2024-2025 service year is open! Are you looking to make a meaningful impact while gaining one-of-a-kind experience? Join us!
Apply now: https://my.nationalhealthcorps.org/

MLK Day project in February?! Yes, it is true! NHC Chicago's MLK Day project was cancelled in January due to -30 wind chills. Yikes! When the weather improved a little, they were able to get out to to help clean up an art room. It was perfect timing, as the club has a new Art Activity Specialist starting and they will have a clean slate. NHC Chicago was absolutely thrilled to be of help to this awesome organization. Until next time...
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs: Club One
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs

February is American Heart Month, a time when all people—especially women—are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Scroll more to learn about heart health stats amongst American women and what the City of Chicago is doing to increase cardiovascular health equity.

NHC Chicago got together for their February Training Day last week! They learned about immigrant health, NARCAN administration, giving and receiving feedback, and the journey of a Public Health Professional through the sharing of the personal story of the Program Director of the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance at PHIMC. Great day!

Check out the new blog post from NHC Chicago's very own, Brice! Get ready for an in-depth look at a day-in-the-life of an NHC member!

https://nationalhealthcorps.org/story/reflections-high-school-lunchroom-serving-intersection-health-and-education-chicago-high

NHC Chicago spent their December group service project with an organization called Working Bikes. This organization takes in donated bikes, rehabs them, and donates and sells bikes back to communities both locally and internationally. It was a fun day to get a greasy and help out the Chicago community!

Elijah Suh, NHC Chicago Member, gives us some first hand insight into the operations and importance of Food Farmacy programs. Read the full blog here: https://nationalhealthcorps.org/story/food-farmacy-action

December 10th marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a global pledge that enshrined the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being and that our collective actions do not leave anyone behind. Here in Chicago, we are seeing a humanitarian crisis amongst our migrant communities. Read our graphics to learn more about what's happening in Chicago and local resources to help.

In November, NHC Chicago gathered together for a group service project with Care for Real. They distributed winter clothing to Chicago residents. The organization serves approximately 150 clients per distribution day. Thank you for the great experience Care for Real! Want to join in these great experiences? Apply now at the link below

Application link: https://my.nationalhealthcorps.org/

NHC Chicago had a great time at their December training day! They learned about crisis intervention and de-escalation, combatting structural oppression, some professional development with some resume work, and some fun teambuilders. Last training day of 2023! Hello winter!
Want to join us at NHC Chicago? Apply now! https://bit.ly/applyNHC2023

Looking to make an impact? Check out this great position with Girls in the Game through NHC Chicago!

More information: https://bit.ly/NHCteensquad

Join NHC Chicago!
Learn more: bit.ly/chicagopositions
Apply: bit.ly/applyNHC2023

Our NHC Chicago members are settling into their service roles (as well as the first snow of the season!) Onwards and upwards!
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For their October Group Service Project, NHC Chicago visited the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) and served as part of a group that packed over 33,000lbs of food! A great time was had by all and a huge impact was made that will be felt by Chicago communities!

NHC Chicago members went to Chicago Summer Dance for an esprit de corps event back in September! A great time for members to get together and learn some new moves! Looking to join NHC Chicago? We are now accepting applications! Go to nationalhealthcorps.org

Interested in making an impact in a Chicago community?! Join us at National Health Corps Chicago! Please visit our link to learn more about us and to see open positions: https://nationalhealthcorps.org/site/chicago

NHC Chicago Members walked in the AIDS Run Walk Chicago this past weekend for an Esprit de Corps event! It was great seeing everyone and spending some quality time together. Interested in joining the team? We have positions open now!
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Kelly is out spreading information about NHC Chicago at Harold Washington College. Are you interested in applying? We have positions open now! http://nationalhealthcorps.org/site/chicago

NHC Chicago completed their first Group Service Project this past weekend cleaning up Montrose Beach with Adopt-a-Beach and Sierra Club. A beautiful day to help maintain a beautiful spot in Chicago!

NHC Chicago members had a great time during PSO engaging in teambuilding, a scavenger hunt, and exploring the city! We are so happy to have this great team on board for this year's term. Stay tuned for exciting things to come!