Alumni Perspective: Gaining Real-World Skills Through Direct Service
This post was written by CHC alumna Jenny Carson.
Series: Healthy Futures
Jenny served at the American Cancer Society as a Health Educator from 2012-2013.
My service allowed me to seamlessly transition into a public health nursing career. I am now a care manager with a focus on prenatal care and follow-up services for high-risk pregnant Medicaid patients throughout Chicago. As part of an interdisciplinary team of nurses and social workers integrating a newly funded program into existing obstetrics health care teams, I am able to continue preventative care and health education practices. I am proud to have served with the Chicago Health Corps and believe my experience in direct service has allowed me to develop unique skills and population-focused approaches to urban health care.