<p>Health Care Network Summer PHA Member</p> <p>The location for this project is Health Care Network (HCN) in Racine, WI. Racine is on Lake Michigan and near Milwaukee and Chicago. The mission of Health Care Network is to provide free or low-cost health and dental care to low income, uninsured residents of Racine County, WI. Over 380 volunteer providers provide this care. Health Care Network is the only free clinic in Racine County and one of the largest in the State of Wisconsin. In operation since 1987, the clinic is in need of a deep review of clinic policies and procedures with updates as well as a training plan to communicate the updates. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : Community Engagement: helping identify community residents lacking healthcare and in need of a medical home. Supporting physicians by doing patient check-ins on clinic days. Supporting clinic operations. Helping patients complete Health History Questionnaires. Phone call follow-ups with patient appointment reminders. Summer PHA will assist clinic staff and volunteers in various ways to ensure the clinic is successful in their goals.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Stipend .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Community Outreach , Health , Community and Economic Development , Public Health AmeriCorps , Education .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Communications , Social Services , General Skills , Leadership , Public Health , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , Conflict Resolution .</p>