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Position Title: 

Opioid Use Care Coordinator 

Where are you from? 

I was born in Quezon City in the Philippines. But in 2004 I immigrated to the United States where I lived most of my life at Lathrop, California. I did enjoy a short stint living at Davis  California for university. There I discovered my love for medicine, science, and teaching. 

Why did you decide to join NHC? 

I resonate with NHC’s mission to improve lives and communities; which I find parallels my own personal goals serving as an educator and EMT. I wish to combine my desire to make lasting meaningful change in people’s lives with my love for teaching and  medicine through NHC’s public outreach programs. Where I strive to bring healthcare to  under-served communities with the same spirit that comforted me when I was younger.

What are you hoping to gain or learn during your service term? 

Through NHC I wish to gain experience practicing a holistic approach to health care. Before I thought medicine was practiced inside a cold room in a hospital. But I learned that the kind of medicine I want to practice occurs outside the walls of a clinic and onto the community. I know my experiences here will give me advantageous skills and knowledge that I can carry into my career in health care.

What are you most looking forward to during your service term? 

During my service term I am looking forward to creating lasting bonds with my fellow  NHC members. Where I hope we have lots of adventures and opportunities to explore the food and boba in the area. The best part in being a team is seeing all of us collectively grow as a person.