Central Illinois News & Events

Keep up with all the news from Central 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

Inaugural Health Career Camp Held at Springfield Memorial - 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.
Apply for the ISU/AHEC MPH Mentorship Program - Calling all public health professionals! We’re launching a mentorship program for Illinois State University’s MPH students and want you to apply!
7 Central Illinois Students Earn Future Health Hero Training Awards - This August, Central Illinois AHEC provided $750 Future Health Hero Training Awards to seven students across the region who are pursuing health profession degrees.
Central Illinois AHEC Future Health Hero Training Award – Apply by Aug 11 - Central IIlinois AHEC is accepting applications for eight $750 Future Health Hero Training Awards for upcoming or current college students.
Pre-Med Students Explore Rural Health - Warner Hospital and Health Services and Central Illinois AHEC hosted two students for a five-day Rural Health Experience (RHE) in Clinton during the week of June 12.
ISU-OSF Partnership Targets Economic and Health Benefits - Illinois State University, Central Illinois AHEC’s host organization, recently formed a partnership with OSF Healthcare intended to improve health care access and advance health-related needs through research.

EVENTS

Mental Health First Aid for Youth – May 4 - This training in McLean County Health Department’s 2023 Mental Health First Aid training series is the only one focused on children and adolescents (ages 12-18).
Mental Health First Aid for Adults – Apr 11 - This training in McLean County Health Department’s 2023 Mental Health First Aid training series is one of several focused on adults.
Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults – Feb 3 - This is the only training in McLean County Health Department’s 2023 Mental Health First Aid training series that is focused on older adults.
Learn Strategies to Recruit Students – Sep 27 - Learn about successful student recruitment for your organization at this one-hour webinar.
Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid course – Aug 26 - Register now for this free virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid course. CEs are available for several professions.
2021 Health Professions Student Training Award - The Central Illinois AHEC is providing up to 10 $500 dollar awards to Illinois students. Applicants must be enrolled in a health profession program in the State of Illinois. Applicants should intend to work in a rural or underserved urban … Continue reading →