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Announcements and details about upcoming events

Second Annual CHW Summit – May 19

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The Illinois Public Health Association and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine invite you to join them for a virtual event that brings together community health workers (CHWs), supervisors and employers across the state to network, learn and share ideas. Continue reading →

Black Men in White Coats Documentary

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In tribute to an important component of the AHEC mission and Black History Month,  a screening of “Black Men in White Coats” will be available for a limited time to anyone who would like to attend. This documentary, created by Dale Okorodudu, MD, showcases the collaborative efforts that seek to increase the number of Black men in the field of medicine through exposure, inspiration, and mentoring. Continue reading →

A Good First Impression When Job-Hunting – Feb. 16

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Making a good first impression is one of the most important things you can do to make sure you land that job. Join us for a presentation on how to do just that. West Central IL AHEC Director Mary Jane Clark and Nat Hall, Chief Human Resources Officer at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, will share information on a whole range of little details to help you come across the way you want to, from cover letters and resumes to the interview process, and even tips for job shadowing. Learn what they are looking for when they are hiring, and how you can make the best impression possible. Continue reading →

Understanding and Serving the Underserved – Begins Feb. 9

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The Illinois Primary Health Case Association has announced a virtual program for students, Understand and Serving America’s Underserved: An Introduction to Community Health Centers. The program is offered in a virtual, self-paced format. It is designed for all students interested in careers in Federal Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs). Continue reading →