Service to Improve Community Health (STICH) is CHCACT’s new AmeriCorps program and will launch on October 1 throughout eleven federally qualified health centers and CHCACT. Members will be conducting health insurance literacy trainings, health education initiatives, and patient care coordination efforts for a total of 1,700 hours over ten months. Through dedicated service, STICH seeks to expand access to primary care and preventative health care for underserved communities. STICH members will also complete community service projects and become part of the larger AmeriCorps member and alumni networks here in Connecticut and across the country.

Andrew Oravecz, Workforce Development Program Manager

I’m excited to report that nine members have been matched so far and are ready to begin next month! CHCACT is still seeking 14 additional members in the following locations: Danbury, Norwich, East Hartford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Waterbury, and Cheshire. The STICH AmeriCorps program will provide a unique experience for new college graduates, those taking a year before graduate/professional school, people in the middle of their careers– really anyone! If you know someone who might be a good fit for STICH or have community connections in these areas, please direct them to Andrew Oravecz  or https://www.chcact.org/job/2017-2018-chcact-service-to-impact-community-health-stich-program/.

Have a great week!

Andrew