After seven years of dedicated service, Wendy Hinz is retiring from Wisconsin AHEC. During her time at South Central AHEC, Wendy worked as a Health Careers Consultant. Wendy earner her Bachelor’s degree in Family Consumer …
Wisconsin AHEC Hosts Second Annual Health Science Educators Academy
On July 24-25, 2018, high school health educators from across the state of Wisconsin gathered at UW-Stevens Point for the second annual Health Science Educators Academy. Teachers from around the state were challenged to gain …
National AHEC Organization Conference in Washington D.C.
The biennial National AHEC Organization Conference took place in Washington D.C. from July 8 to 11. The conference focused on AHEC’s goals as outlined by the HRSA Funding of Diversity, Distribution, and Practice Transformation. …
Archive: You Are the Key – Best Practices in HPV Cancer Prevention
Presented by: Betty Lo, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine and Pediatrics; Director of Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program at Louisiana State University School of Medicine Low HPV vaccination rates are leaving boys and girls vulnerable to devastating …
North Central AHEC Now Accepting Applications for Executive Director
North Central Wisconsin Area Health Education Center, Inc. (NCAHEC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization serving an 11-county region in north central Wisconsin. The Center is one of seven within the Wisconsin AHEC System. Through statewide …
Dr. Lisa Dodson Speaks at WI AHEC Alumni Association Regional Event in Eau Claire
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire welcomed Dr. Lisa Dodson, the Dean of Medical College of Wisconsin Central Wisconsin (MCW – CW) campus on Wednesday, April 18th. Megan Schleusner the North Central Regional Representative for the …
Archive: HPV-associated Oropharyngeal Cancer and Survivors’ Experiences of Treatment-Related Toxicity
Presented by:Jonas Johnson, MD – Professor and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Marci Nilsen, PhD RN – Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of …
Health Science Educators Academy Applications Open
SAVE THE DATE! Date/Location: July 24-25, 2018 – University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Academy Objectives: Educators will….. obtain information and strategies to prepare students for the healthcare workforce explore a variety of health …
Archive: How HPV Causes Cancer and Why it Still Matters
Presented by: Associate Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Center for Virology, School of Biological Sciences Dr. Angeletti explains the biology of HPV and its infection; including how the virus replicates and how it hides from …
Wisconsin Students Compete in Statewide Healthcare Case Competition Hosted by Wisconsin AHEC
Students from across Wisconsin, studying various health fields, earned cash prizes for winning first, second and third place at a statewide healthcare case competition organized by Wisconsin AHEC (Area Health Education Centers) on Friday January …