For five decades, the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) has fulfilled its mission to strengthen the health workforce by improving access to quality primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care. We’ve accomplished so much together, from serving in high-need areas all across the nation to responding to public health crises, like Zika and the current pandemic.
As we look back, we’re also looking forward to the next 50 years with you!
Hello, I’m Dr. David Kindig.
More than 50 years ago, I served as the first Director of the Division of Professional Services of the National Health Service Corps (1971-1973) and helped recruit the first class of NHSC clinicians who ventured out into our rural and inner-city communities and provided much-needed primary health care in places where there was no or limited access.
Now, I’m back to invite you to join the NHSC as we reflect on 50 years of building healthier communities. More than 66,000 Corps clinicians have touched the lives of and improved health outcomes for tens of millions of Americans. This anniversary provides everyone who has been a part of, or supported, the NHSC an opportunity to reflect on its impact, share your experiences and mark its place in our nation’s public health history.
Anniversary Kickoff Coming Soon
This anniversary provides everyone who has been a part of, or supported, the NHSC an opportunity to reflect on its impact, share your experiences and mark its place in our nation’s public health history. We’ll be kicking off full anniversary activities soon! Sign up to receive updates by email, and read on for ways you can engage with us now and throughout this year-long celebration.
Check back soon for a timeline marking big moments in NHSC history.
The NHSC wouldn’t be turning 50 without our members, alumni, stakeholders, partners, and the communities we serve!
We invite you to share your NHSC experiences to help us celebrate the Corps’ impact. Current members and alumni, you can share advice for the next generation of providers.
We not only honor our members and the work they do caring for the communities they serve, but also want to invite a new generation of potential future NHSC providers to learn more about its opportunities.
Throughout the year, we’ll post NHSC milestones and related themes on social media. We’ll invite you to post your own related content using the hashtag #NHSC50. Be sure to follow and tag us at @NHSCorps on Twitter, on Facebook, and on LinkedIn.
NHSC-approved sites: Update your NHSC Site Badge to the new anniversary look for your website.
Spread the word by downloading, copying and pasting our toolkit anniversary resources and sharing on your social media and online channels.
Sign up for our NHSC 50th anniversary email list, and we’ll notify you of new updates and information.
Questions? Email us at [email protected].
