Esperanza is excited to welcome Miriam Bols, DMD, MPH, our newest Dentist, to our Dental Clinic staff! Dr. Bols earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Pittsburgh including her Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience, Doctor of Dental Medicine and Masters of Public Health degrees. Prior to joining Esperanza earlier this month, Dr. Bols completed her General Practice Dentistry Residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network. She was drawn to Esperanza by the mission ‘compelled by the love of Christ’ and the ability to serve others using the education she has received. She is passionate about preventative dentistry through patient empowerment and education. Dr. Bols loves spending time with her husband, family, friends, and being involved in her church. She enjoys painting, reading, running and most of all baking. Her favorite Bible verse at the moment is Ephesians 3:17-19. Welcome Dr. Bols!

Esperanza's Nurse Practitioner Residency Program

Coming Fall 2025

Esperanza is launching a new Nurse Practitioner Residency Program, which will begin this Fall 2025. This full-time, 15-month, salaried position is designed to provide new graduate nurse practitioners with a structured, supportive, and hands-on learning environment. The program includes primary care sessions (both precepted and independent), specialty rotations in OB-GYN, HIV care, and more, along with weekly didactic sessions and mentorship. Participants will also have the opportunity to develop a quality improvement project and collaborate with our experienced clinicians. Up to three months of immersive Spanish language training in Guatemala is available with a stipend prior to employment, if needed. Join us in making an impact and providing compassionate care to our North Philadelphia patients, and sharing the love and hope of Christ with our community! For more information about the program, please contact the Program Director, Steven Wood, MSN, FNP, at steven.wood@esperanzahealth.com.