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Rural Health Careers Camp a Memorable 3 Days for High Schoolers

Posted on July 1, 2024

The popular annual event last week provided three full days and nights of hands-on health care-related activities for 50 young residents of rural Illinois communities. Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Illinois Updates, Northeast

Inaugural Health Career Camp Held at Springfield Memorial

Posted on June 14, 2024

High schoolers participated in hands-on learning activities that brought the medical field to life and gave them memorable glimpses into the wide range of health-related careers. Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Central Illinois

Rural Preceptorship Opportunity Stirs Big Hopes

Posted on June 3, 2024

The annual intensive immersion program for health professions students is a paid, full-time shadowing opportunity set in a rural Illinois community. Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Illinois Updates

Eight Graders Explore Exciting Possibilities

Posted on May 25, 2024

Hancock County’s 8th graders took a giant leap into their future careers recently at the region’s first ever Health Career Exploration event. Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged West Central

Junior Doctor Day Inspires, Amazes

Posted on May 18, 2024

From bandaging buddies to creating petri dishes and navigating the GI tract, the Junior Doctors dove headfirst into the world of medicine with enthusiasm and curiosity! Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Illinois Updates

HRSA Increases Loan Repayment for Primary Care Workforce

Posted on May 2, 2024

Recently, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced that it has increased by 50% the initial loan repayment amount available to primary care providers through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Illinois Updates

Join the Chicago AHEC Speakers Bureau!

Posted on April 30, 2024

Chicago AHEC invites health care professionals from diverse health careers to the classroom to inform, motivate, and empower high school students to pursue attainable health career goals. Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Chicago

UIC SPH Plans Engaging Events for Public Health Week – Apr 1-7

Posted on April 11, 2024

It’s National Public Health Week, and the UIC School of Public Health has a variety of interesting and engaging events lined up. Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Illinois Updates

South Central AHEC Connects Speaker on Vaping and Social Media to Community

Posted on April 2, 2024

Yesterday, South Central AHEC brought an incredible speaker to our community. Robert Hackenson Jr., from Dynamic Influence, shared invaluable insights on pressing issues – teenage vaping and safe social media use. Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged South Central

Celebrate National AHEC Week!

Posted on March 26, 2024

It’s National AHEC Week this week – a time to show off what we do and advocate for ways to promote and strengthen the health care workforce in underserved areas. Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Illinois Updates

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