National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Community Health Centers (CHC)

The National Health Services Corps (NHSC) recruits and places health professionals at eligible sites within federally designated Health Professions Shortage Areas (HPSAs). NHSC recruits primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse-midwives, dentists, dental hygienists, and mental health professionals. These providers serve in community-based systems of care in return for scholarship or loan repayment assistance.

Community Health Centers provide critical primary and preventive health care services to individuals regardless of their ability to pay. These health centers are located in medically underserved urban and rural areas where there is little access to basic health care services, and primarily serve low-income individuals, migrant farm workers, homeless individuals, and children.

Information & Current News

Student/Resident Experiences And Rotations in Community Health (SEARCH) (04/08)

Psychology Openings Through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program (04/08)

NHSC Federal Agency Initiatives (03/08)

FY08 Bureau of Health Professions Appropriations Chart (02/08)

Update on National Health Service Corps and Community Health Centers: Opportunities for Psychologists
      to Work in Underserved Areas (10/07)

FY 2007 Community Health Center Briefing Sheet

Interested in Practicing in an Underserved Area?

NHSC Opportunities List

2002 Safety Net Legislation

History of Education-GRO Initiatives on Federal Community Health Centers & National Health Service Corps

Community Health Center State Initiative

Community Health Center Fact Sheet

Articles

Monitor – NHSC loan repayment: Your questions answered (2007)

Monitor – A window of opportunity (2007)

Monitor – Primary reasons for education advocacy in primary care (2007)

Monitor – A new route to the heartland (2006)

Monitor – Rural America in need (2006)

Monitor – Steps to realize a mission (2005)

Monitor – Slot offers loan repayment and other rewards (2003)

National Health Service Corps Host Three Mental Health Summits Across the Nation (2001)

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