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Announcements and details about upcoming events

2020 Illinois Re-Entry Conference

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The Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago is holding its first re-entry conference of 2020 March 3rd and 4th at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre in Springfield, Illinois The conference features presentations and hands-on training modules which highlight advancements in criminal, health and social justice.  Continuing education credits are available upon request. Continue reading →

Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit

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Join us for an exciting day of mentorship, medical exposure, and networking, as we strengthen the future of healthcare. Students (BOYS & GIRLS 3rd grade and up), parents, educators, healthcare professionals, and community leaders are all welcome! Continue reading →

Hidden In Plain Sight at New Beginnings Church – Fairfield Illinois

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Southeast Illinois AHEC with Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be bringing the “Hidden in Plain Sight” display to New Beginnings Church at 1310 East Main Street in Fairfield Illinois on February 9th from 1:30 – 4:00 pm. Hidden in Plain Sight is an educational experience that walks you through a typical teenage bedroom. The inside of the bedroom is set up with drug paraphernalia “Hidden in Plain Sight.” Continue reading →

Adult Mental Health First Aid Virtual Trainings

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Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. This course covers the signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, how to interact with a person in crisis, how to connect a person with help, and includes expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care. Continue reading →

From Addiction to Recovery Presentation November 26

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Join us on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the Legacy Theater in Carthage, IL, to hear Andrew Dewey share his story of opioid addiction. Now seven years sober, Mr. Dewey will walk us through his journey from addiction to recovery. In a presentation made possible through a partnership between West Central Illinois AHEC and the Hancock County Addiction Coalition, Mr. Dewey will share his passion for helping those suffering from or affected by addiction.

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Fairfield Community High School College and Career Fair

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Fairfield Memorial Hospital and Southeast Illinois AHEC are excited to be at the upcoming Fairfield Community High School College and Career Fair! We hope students and parents will take the time to stop by our booth and meet with Health Careers Instructor Ashlee Johnson BSN and AHEC Director Kristi Howell BSN to discuss future careers in healthcare. Continue reading →