Atlanta Health Corps

The Atlanta Health Corps (AHC) is an operating site of the National Health Corps AmeriCorps program.  The program was established in 2010 with the mission to reduce disparities in access to care, provide health education and information, and offer important skills and experience to those considering careers in health.  The AHC is administered by Southside Medical Center Inc., a Federally Qualified Community Health Center, on behalf of the Atlanta Community Access Coalition.

The Atlanta Health Corps places members at community-based organizations in Atlanta that work to improve access to care and to help individuals and communities become healthier.  Our members do this by providing health outreach in communities, health education workshops, health screenings, social services, case management, benefits assistance, and patient advocacy.  Our members also participate in team meetings and trainings, service projects, member committees, and an annual retreat to help them build an esprit de corps and create friendships that last a lifetime.  The expectation is that through their year of service, our members will be given an opportunity to significantly improve the health of those they serve and to have a fulfilling and rewarding experience that exposes them to a variety of health care careers and settings.