South Central Scholar Back from ‘Amazing’ Rural Health Experience Posted on June 13, 2023 One of our AHEC Scholars, James Ramette, took part in a three-day Rural Health Experience at Memorial Hospital Chester last week. Continue reading →
South Central Helps Make Fun Medical Camp Possible Posted on June 7, 2023 SIU Pathways to Saluki Medicine Camp, a 5-day overnight medical-based summer camp designed for high school students interested in the health care field or biomedical science, proved popular with campers. Continue reading →
Local Young People Certified as ‘Safe Sitters’ Posted on April 25, 2023 Fifteen local students received Safe Sitter certification at Pinckneyville Community Hospital on Saturday, April 22. Continue reading →
Mental Health First Aid Training in Sparta – May 5 Posted on April 25, 2023 Mental Health First Aid Training is an 8-hour course that gives people the tools to identify when someone may be struggling with a mental health or substance misuse problem. Continue reading →
High School Students Experience a Scrub Exposure Posted on April 20, 2023 South Central AHEC hosted a scrub exposure at Pinckneyville Community Hospital on April 10. Scrub exposures are typically half-day opportunities for groups of young students to visit a health facility to observe and learn from working professionals. Continue reading →
SIU-Carbondale Health Summer Camp for High School Students – Register Now Posted on March 16, 2023 Pathways to Saluki Medicine is a 5-day overnight medical-based summer camp hosted by the Physiology Department at SIU School of Medicine, designed for high school students interested in the health care field or biomedical science. Continue reading →
Dual Credit Classes at Rend Lake College Posted on January 9, 2023 Attention high school students! Are you looking for a way to get a jump start on your college education? Consider signing up for dual credit classes at Rend Lake College. Continue reading →
8 Week CNA Course Available at Rend Lake College Posted on January 4, 2023 Are you looking to start a rewarding career in health care? Rend Lake College offers an 8-week Certified Nursing Assistant program. Continue reading →
Now Is the Time to Job Shadow with South Central AHEC Posted on December 5, 2022 Three high school students from Steeleville, Illinois, were recently able to explore various departments at Pinckneyville Community Hospital as part of a job shadowing experience organized by South Central AHEC. Continue reading →
Winners of the Healthcare Hero Award Posted on August 21, 2022 Congratulations to the 2022 South Central IL AHEC Healthcare Hero Award recipients! Continue reading →
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