Connect4Health Stories

This month, we spoke with Jessy Foster, Deputy Director of Partnerships and Policy at Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN).  PHAN is Pennsylvania’s only statewide consumer-driven organization working to expand and protect access t

To learn more about the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), we talked with Cliff Brown, the Health & Wellness Coordinator with the DPP program, about the program and what he loves about it. 

This month, to build awareness for domestic violence awareness, we interviewed Lutheran Settlement House to learn more about their services and how they can be accessed.

Health Fed: What types of services does LSH provide?

I first met Linda when she came in for a doctor’s appointment at our primary care center. My role as a Care Navigator at the health center is to screen patients for social determinants of health to inform their care plan and then to connect them to resources as necessary.

NSC provides comprehensive trauma-informed and client-centered services to immigrants and refugees. Our dedicated staff is committed to ensuring that each of our clients receives high-quality holistic care.

Anne Kirby is currently serving as a National Health Corps - Philadelphia member at Delaware Valley Community Health, working as Care Navigator and serving as a compassionate ear to her patients.

In her role as the Home Visiting Intake and Outreach Coordinator, Miya is one of the first points of interaction for new or expectant mothers looking for a home visiting program.