East Central News & Events

Keep up with all the news from East Central AHEC and around the state, and learn about our upcoming events. Job hunting? Check out these postings of positions from around the state.

NEWS

East Central AHEC Leads Virtual Healthcare Symposium - East Central AHEC hosted the Central Illinois Virtual Healthcare Symposium this month for first-year RMED students at RMED, the Rural Medical Education program.
Rural Hospitals Facing Workforce Crisis – News Story - The challenges facing rural hospitals are escalating, and legislation to address workforce shortages is hitting roadblocks. An eye-opening article from The Daily Yonder sheds light on this urgent issue.
Nurse Internship Program at Gibson Hospital - Attention nursing students! Are you looking for an opportunity to gain clinical experience and confidence in the real world setting? Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services has an opportunity for you!
Meet Rafael Corona, Director of East Central AHEC - Rafael Corona, RN, MSN, the new director of East Central AHEC, says that health care has always been a passion of his.
Thinking about a Health Care Career? A Dozen Bits of Advice for You - A health care career can be incredibly rewarding, says Rafael Corona, the new director of East Central AHEC, “but it also demands dedication, empathy, and a strong work ethic.” Here are some pieces of advice that Rafael would give students considering … Continue reading →
Meet Kris Oliger, Director of East Central AHEC - For Kristine Oliger, the new director of East Central AHEC, nursing was not her first professional certification. “I earned an Illinois license to cut hair before I graduated from high school,” she said. “It was a program they offered to … Continue reading →

EVENTS

CE Webinar on Evidence-Based Care for Diabetes Management – Jan 31 - This CME/CE-certified live webinar will discuss the role of obesity in diabetes progression and the challenges faced by individuals who achieve long-term weight loss.
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.
Adult Mental Health First Aid Virtual Trainings - 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 … Continue reading →