Honoring Susan Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership! | |
Congratulations to our CEO, Susan Post, for her 20 years of dedicated leadership at Esperanza Health Center! We are incredibly thankful for Susan’s commitment to serving our North Philadelphia community, guiding us with God’s word, and inspiring us every step of the way. Here’s to many more fruitful years of service and continued blessings at Esperanza! Congratulations, Susan! | | |
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Celebrating Black History Month | In honor of Black History Month, Esperanza Health Center recognizes and celebrates the contributions of pioneering Black professionals in the medical field. Their contributions have shaped the world we live in today, paving the way for better healthcare for everyone, and their legacies remind us of the importance of equality and justice. | | |
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on taking care of your heart and making healthier choices. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death, but small lifestyle changes can make a big impact. This month, prioritize heart-healthy habits like eating well, staying active, managing stress, and regular check-ups. Your heart deserves some extra love! For more information on American Heart Month, and heart-health tips, visit www.heart.org.
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Esperanza's Nurse Practitoner Residency Program: Applications Due February 28th
Esperanza is excited to announce the launch of our Nurse Practitioner Residency Program, starting September 1, 2025. This is a full-time salaried program for new graduate Nurse Practitioners to gain hands-on experience in primary care and specialty care rotations (OB-GYN, HIV care, MAT care and more), with weekly didactic sessions, mentorship, and the chance to develop a quality improvement project. Spanish language training in Guatemala is also available if needed with a stipend. Applications are due by February 28. Join us in providing compassionate care to our North Philadelphia patients while spreading Christ's love and hope throughout our community! For more information, contact Program Director Steven Wood, CRNP, MSN at steven.wood@esperanzahealth.com.
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A Message from our Friends at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
By: Claire Alminde, MSN, RN, CPN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer
Respiratory viruses, including the flu, common colds, COVID-19, and RSV, are particularly concerning in pediatrics. It is important to prevent the spread of these illnesses to keep you and your family healthy.
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- Wash your hands!
- Cover your coughs and sneezes.
- Vaccination: Keep a schedule to stay up-to-date with routine vaccines.
- Regularly cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces, such as doorknobs, toys, and medical equipment, is crucial to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.
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GIVE THE GIFT OF HOPE - ESPERANZA!
Support Esperanza Health Center by giving the gift of high-quality physical, social, emotional, and spiritual care to our patients, programming at our new community wellness center, The CORE, and more! Your generous gift makes it possible for us to provide a wide range of integrated services for our patients and others in our North Philadelphia communities, without regard for insurance status or ability to pay.
Join us in extending compassionate care to those in need, fostering healing and hope within our community!
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JOIN OUR TEAM!
Interested in joining our team? We currently have part-time and full-time positions available in:
- Clinical
- Finance
- Management
- Administration
Featured position: Nurse Practitioner Residency
Join our ministry to provide affordable, quality healthcare services in Jesus' name! Click below to view our current open positions.
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OUR MISSION
Compelled by the love of God in Christ Jesus, in cooperation with the Church and others, Esperanza Health Center is a multi-cultural ministry providing holistic healthcare to the Latino and underserved communities of Philadelphia.
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