News, Events and Jobs

We want you to stay informed about all that Illinois AHEC has to offer. And we try to share healthcare workforce opportunities that have come to our attentions. See our most recent updates below; “view all” to see earlier items.

 


NEWS

Navigating APHA Part II: What to Expect - Project Brotherhood recently hosted Part II of Navigating APHA. Hosts Dr. Linda Rae Murray and Marcus Murray and special guests walk you through what you need to know to make the most of APHA! This year’s APHA Annual Meeting & … Continue reading
Meet Deyci Ramirez, Director of Northeast AHEC - Deyci Ramirez, MSEd, Northeast AHEC’s new director, is a social change and leadership instructor and an elected member of a local school board.
Meet Lisa Latham, West Central’s New AHEC Coordinator - Lisa Latham started as West Central’s AHEC Coordinator over the summer, and we wanted to take a moment to introduce her.
Now Open: NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program - Are you a student in your final year of a primary care health professions school? You may qualify for up to $150,000 in tax-free loan repayment.
UMed Adds Howard Brown Health as LCR Partner - The Urban Medicine Program (UMed) at the UIC College of Medicine has formed a collaboration with Howard Brown Health, which maintains a network of primary care clinics that predominately serve Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community.
Meet NCRHP’s New Associate Director - The National Center for Rural Health Professions, the home of the Illinois AHEC Network Program, recently welcomed Vicki Weidenbacher-Hoper, MSW, as the new associate director of rural health workforce and center development.
A Grand Conclusion for AHEC’s Inaugural Urban Health Experience - Friday and Saturday, August 2-3, marked the final events of the long-awaited program, held this year for the first time.

EVENTS

NHSC Loan Repayment Program Webinar – Sep 12 - This session provides useful information for students who will be graduating at the end of the 2024-2025 school year, in primary care, maternity care, behavioral health and dental care.
Implicit Bias Awareness Course – Fall 2024 Dates - Get in compliance with the Illinois implicit training requirement before your license renewal! Dates are still available in October and November.
Illinois CHW Association Summit – Champaign Sep 27 - You are invited to join the Illinois Community Health Worker Association at its second annual summit.
Illinois CHW Association Summit – Chicago Sep 20 - You are invited to join the Illinois Community Health Worker Association at its second annual summit.
4th Annual CHW Summit – Springfield, Aug 21-23 - The theme of this year’s summit is “Bridging Health: The Vital Role of Community Health Workers.”
Virtual Town Halls on CHW Assets in Illinois – Jun 20 and 26 - Findings from the Environmental Scan of Community Health Workers Assets in Illinois (ENACT) will be presented at two town halls this month.
Register Now for Safe Sitter Class – Jun 8 - This class is designed to prepare kids in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting.

JOBS

Part-time Program Coordinator Youth Programs – Mt. Carroll - nrThe University of Illinois Extension’s Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Unit is hiring a extra-help Program Coordinator to implement and support West Carroll STEAM Hub youth programs.
Community Outreach Worker (Snap-Ed) – Sterling - The University of Illinois Extension’s Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Unit is hiring a full-time Community Outreach Worker.
Associate Director of Curriculum Development – Rockford - The National Center for Rural Health Professions, the home of the Illinois AHEC program, is hiring for a new and innovative health professions faculty role to lead and develop interdisciplinary, rural health curriculum and supplemental course offerings.
Health Occupations Teacher – Fox Valley - Fox Valley Career Center has a need for a full-time medical terminology teacher for the 2024-25 school year.
AHEC Director – DeKalb - Northern Illinois University is seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to be the director for Northeast AHEC.