There are a wide range of opportunities
in the field of health care: working directly with patients,
on health promotion projects with HMO’s and pharmaceutical
companies, and as health educators on topics like nutrition,
parenting, and disease. You may also serve in government, advocate
on behalf of health issues, or conduct research on various health
problems and initiatives. The following are a few agencies that
serve the health care needs of people in the D.C., Maryland,
and Northern Virginia areas. You can get hands-on experience
in the health professions and make a difference in the lives
of others!
Note: Check out our handout on local area hospitals as well!
Adult Health and Development Program
College Park, MD (301) 405-2828
Contact: Dr. Dan Leviton, dleviton@umd.edu
http://www.ahdp.org
An intergenerational and multicultural health promotion and
rehabilitation program that meets on Saturday mornings for
11 sessions each semester.
American Red Cross
Silver Spring, MD (301) 588-2515, ext. 4
Contact: Sue Woelfel, woefels@redcrossnca.org
http://www.montgomerymd-redcross.org
Baltimore, MD 1(800) 272-0094, ext. 1
Contact: Pam Tice, ptice@arc-cmc.org
http://www.redcross-cmd.org
A humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides
relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare
for, and respond to emergencies.
Bread for the City
Washington, DC (202) 265-2400 ext. 55
Contact: Nicolette Fertakis, nfertakis@breadforthecity.org
http://www.breadforthecity.org
Provides free healthcare, food, clothing, legal assistance,
social services, referrals and counseling. There is an additional
center at 1640 Good Hope Rd. Washington, DC 20020.
Calvert Hospice
Prince Frederick, MD (301) 855-1226
Contact: Ann Lavezzo, alavezzo@calverthospice.org
http://www.chesapeake.net/~calverthospice
Provides support and care for the terminally ill and their
families as well as bereavement services to children and adults.
Capital Hospice
Beltsville, MD (301) 572-2489
Contact: Rick Ransom, rransom@capitalhospice.org
http://www.capitalhospice.org
Provides for the physical and psychological needs of terminally
ill patients and their families. It is now a part of the Hospices
of the National Capital Region serving Virginia, D.C. and
Prince George’s county with an in patient facility in
Arlington, VA.
Carl Vogel Center
Washington, DC (202) 638-0750
Contact: cvchiv@carlvogelcenter.org
http://www.carlvogelcenter.com
Provides community-based organization that provides multidisciplinary
and integrated health care. Helps people with HIV to become
full partners and informed advocates in the management of
their care.
Chase Brexton Health Services
Baltimore, MD (410) 837-2050 ext.1205
Contact: Geri Odonghue Development@chasebrexton.org
http://www.chasebrexton.org
A non-profit, community-based organization providing medical,
psychological, and social services on a non-discriminatory
basis. Provides services for over 1,000 HIV-positive individuals.
Greater DC Cares
Washington, DC (202) 777-4458 ext. 110
Contact: Tamika Brown gdcc@dc-cares.org
http://www.dc-cares.org
Works to improve people's lives in the greater D.C. area by
providing effective ways to volunteer and serve. A one-hour
orientation training is required.
HomeCall Hospice Services
Columbia, MD (410) 309-2611
Contact: Angela Young
http://www.volunteermatch.org/orgs/org39478.html
A home-based hospice program offering support to the terminally
ill and their families. Volunteers are needed to provide companionship
and respite care for them in the comfort of their own home
or in a facility setting.
Home Care Partners
Washington, DC (202) 638-2382
Contact: A. Sharon Forrest
http://www.dcoa.dc.gov/dcoa/cwp/view,a,3,q,523617.asp
Provides frail and ill seniors with homemakers who perform
necessary day-to-day activities, a service that helps seniors
remain independent in their homes. Duties include preparation
of meals, light housekeeping, marketing, help with bathing/grooming,
and assistance with exercises.
La Clinica Del Pueblo
Washington, DC (202) 462-4788
Contact: Juan Romagoza, jromagoza@lcdp.org
http://www.lcdp.org
To provide free, culturally sensitive, and comprehensive health
care, and education services to the Latino community and any
others in need; to promote community participation and empowerment
through professional care.
Mary's Center for Maternal & Child Care, Inc.
Washington, DC (202) 483-8196
Contact: Info@maryscenter.org
http://www.maryscenter.org
A prenatal and pediatric health center dedicated to increasing
access to comprehensive bilingual care to low-income, uninsured,
pregnant women and their children residing in D.C.
Pregnancy Aid Center
College Park, MD (301) 441-9150
Contact: Mary Jelacic, Pregctr@erols.com
http://www.pregnancyaidcenter.com
A non-profit, non-sectarian community supported social service
center and medical clinic dedicated to assisting pregnant
women, new mothers and babies. They are committed to serving
low-income women with no health insurance.
Randolph Hills Nursing Center
Wheaton, MD (301) 933-2500, ext. 121
Contact: Sheevon Katureebe
http://www.randolphhills.com
Nursing home care for elderly individuals to enhance quality
of life. Adult day care center provides day service to adult
individuals who live at home with their families and are not
able to be left alone.
University Health Center
College Park, MD (301) 314-8129
http://www.health.umd.edu/
Students have the opportunity to volunteer in several areas
including: pharmacy, dental health, women’s health,
primary care, physical therapy, laboratory, and health education.
Volunteers are accepted at the beginning of each semester;
each volunteer is expected to commit a minimum of 2-4 hours
weekly.
Whitman-Walker Clinic of Suburban Maryland
Washington, DC (202) 797-3576
Contact: Bob Andreasen, volunteer@wwc.org
http://www.wwc.org
Provides assistance and care to meet particular, practical
and/or emotional needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS. Also
provides health and wellness care to the gay, lesbian, bisexual
and transgender communities.
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