05/28/2026
Spring is showing off this May, and we want to show off our May service spotlight, Naomih Noralus. Naomih is a sophomore nursing major at Providence College. Last Summer, she worked as an intern for the Family Van, a community-based patient-centered care program affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Every day, Naomih and the Family Van would be stationed in a different under-resourced neighborhood in Boston. They would provide preventative screenings, health education, referrals, and listen to patient concerns. They also worked with patients to manage any health issues and to promote overall health. Naomih had the opportunity to do screenings for diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension which not only broadened her knowledge of these health conditions but allowed her to practice her patient care. She learned how to be an advocate for people in need and expanded her ability to connect with patients and listen to their individual needs so she could provide them with the appropriate care. Naomih says, “Something that was eye-opening was how many people had health problems, but didn't understand what was wrong and would do things to worsen their condition, which is why education is vital with patient care.” This experience has strengthened Naomih’s desire to be a nurse after graduation. She wants to combat health disparities in the world and treat everyone to the best of her ability.
