2020 Student Training Award

The Central AHEC will sponsor up to 10 $500 Health Professions Student Training Awards in 2020. Students in the health professions can apply this award to educational expenses including books, scrubs, housing, travel, workshops or conferences, etc. Continue reading

Opioid Safety Conference – Oct 9 (free CME/CE)

Sponsored by the DuPage County Department of Public Health, this is an opportunity to learn about pain management, tapering strategies, dependency, treatment, referral strategies and health outcomes. The psychological and social determinants of health that account for variation in pain intensity will also be discussed. Continue reading

ChicagoCHEC 4th Annual Community Forum – Sep 27

The Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative, ChicagoCHEC, 2019 Community Forum will focus on navigating cancer care from early detection through treatment and survivorship. This half-day event, to be held at Truman College in Chicago will include presentations by researchers, students, community leaders, caregivers, cancer survivors and health care professionals. Lunch will be provided. Continue reading

HRSA Virtual Job Fair – Oct 16

HRSA Virtual Job Fairs are free online recruitment events that connect students and clinicians with health care delivery organizations. Job fair participants learn about available employment opportunities across the country, benefit packages offered, and general information about patient populations. Positions in medicine, nursing, dentistry and behavioral health are advertised. All employers are approved National Health Service Corp sites or Nurse Corp sites. Continue reading

IRHA Education Conference – Aug 7-8 in Champaign

The 30th annual Illinois Rural Health Association education conference offers an opportunity for rural administrators and clinicians to advance their professional skills, learn about a variety of topics and review best practices. The conference includes many opportunities for networking with colleagues from around the state. Continue reading

Enhancing Active Listening Skills – June 27

Strong communication is important for establishing trust in a healthcare professional-patient relationship. Active listening skills can improve communication by encouraging the listener to focus their full attention on the speaker, and use both verbal & nonverbal expressions to show the speaker they are fully engaged. Continue reading