Community Engagement

The Chestnut Hill and Northwest Family teams pose in front of a mural

We appreciate that our role as healthcare providers is to help build stronger communities. Our Health Outreach Project provides care to underserved communities and allows our residents to extend their efforts beyond the walls of our hospital and clinic. Together with various local organizations and non-profit programs, our residents connect with community members to improve health promotion, implement change, and foster partnerships. Our hope is that our Health Outreach Project will help build trust, inclusivity and promote social equity for our community’s members.

Teams in front of the Chestnut Hill practice

Health Outreach Project Locations

Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center - Our students provide care for residents in a treatment center seeking to overcome addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Eliza Shirley / Red Shield Center Clinic - Red Shield Center is a transitional homeless shelter for families in Philadelphia.

Streetside at Prevention Point - At Streetside our students provide nonjudgmental urgent care, HIV and hepatitis C testing and advocacy targeted towards uninsured people, substance users, and individuals in sex work industry.

St. Raymond's - St. Raymond's is a shelter for homeless individuals over the age of 55 years old with chronic illnesses. Our students provide residents with health screenings, health maintenance and education, and acute/chronic illness management.

The Arc of Philadelphia - The Arc of Philadelphia is a center for low-income adults and children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.. HOP students provide a weekly walk-in clinic for SpArc participants, and participate in the HealthMeet screening and prevention program.

Health Advocacy for Asians and Pacific Islanders - Health Advocacy for Asians and Pacific Islanders (HAAPI) is a community center that provides services to the elderly, including a daycare, cafeteria and fun events during big holidays. At this site, HAAPI provides free general screenings and physician consultations to the local community members, with particular focus on helping those who are underinsured.