Northwest News & Events Keep up with all the news from Northwest Illinois AHEC and around the state, and learn about our upcoming events. Job hunting? Check out these postings of positions from around the state. NEWS Apply by March 15 for KSB Scholarships - The scholarship will be awarded to a hospital employee or a student enrolling or currently enrolled in any program relating to health care.Young Health Explorers Learn About a Hospital’s Many Departments - Earlier this month, students from Byron High School were able to visit several different departments to see in person how health care is provided in a rural hospital. View earlier news and events EVENTS Rural Health Awareness Conference & Resource Fair – May 1 - Join us for “Mental Health Starts with Me,” a conference featuring award-winning mental health speaker Ross Szabo.Quality Improvement and Practice Transformation Webinar – Mar 19 - In a health care practice, every single role is vital to success! Join us to learn how quality improvement and practice transformation. View earlier news and events