The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is a program under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that supports over 18,000 primary care medical, dental, and behavioral health providers through scholarships and loan repayment programs. For more than 50 years, the NHSC has been dedicated to increasing access to quality healthcare in communities facing significant shortages of healthcare professionals.
With a network of more than 8,400 community health care sites, NHSC participants provide care to nearly 19 million patients, regardless of their ability to pay for services. Additionally, the NHSC plays a crucial role in addressing mental health and opioid use disorder treatment needs by supporting over 8,700 behavioral health providers in hard-hit areas of the country. Through their programs and initiatives, the NHSC is committed to improving healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations.
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