Esperanza Health Center eNews - July 2019

Voices of Esperanza: Sheila

Listen as Sheila , one of Esperanza's long-time patients, shares about how Esperanza has made a difference in her life.

Dr. Sarah Wilson Named Fifth Street Site Medical Director! Congratulations to Sarah Wilson, DO , who was recently promoted the position of Fifth Street Site Medical Director at Esperanza Health Center. Dr. Wilson, who is a Family Medicine Physician, joined the Esperanza team in 2017. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, she earned her medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed her internship and residency in Family Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center/Ehrling Bergquist Clinic.

Community Living Room Seeking to Engage with our Kensington Neighbors With a desire to be salt and light to the people of our Kensington & Allegheny community, during the month of July Esperanza staff have participated in a Community Living Room on the sidewalk in front of our Kensington site. Twice each week, a number of our staff members have set up a table and tent seeking to offer prayer, conversation and free drinks to community members. Said Rosa Mack, Esperanza's Behavioral Health Administrator: "I'm thankful that so many people have been encouraged by our simple gesture of cold water to drink, and by simple conversations."

Kensington Site Update We're now only weeks away from the completion of our new Kensington health center and parking structure ! The crew from Target Building Construction is working on the final stages, and we hope to see the first patients at our new facility in the early fall. Stay tuned for more updates!

Join Our Team!

We're seeking qualified professional individuals to join our team! Click below to learn more about opportunities at Esperanza and to apply. Current Job Opportunities at Esperanza Interested in volunteering at Esperanza? To learn more, please visit our Volunteering page or contact Karen Norris, Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]. Medical students and residents: we have extensive experience in precepting students and residents at all levels of training. We also offer a Medical Student Mentoring Program . Please contact David Feister, Medical Department Administrator at [email protected] .

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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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