The Director of the Wisconsin Area Health Education Center (AHEC) System provides overall leadership, direction, organization and fiscal oversight of Wisconsin’s statewide AHEC program and serves as PI/Project Director on Wisconsin’s HRSA grant U77 HP03045, the federal cooperative agreement for Wisconsin AHEC. Wisconsin AHEC is dedicated to improving access to quality health care through development …
After nearly five years, Nicole Thill is moving on from her position with Scenic Rivers AHEC to North Central AHEC as the Executive Director. Nicole has worked as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Scenic Rivers AHEC helping shape programs and opportunities offered to high school and undergraduate and graduate level students across the Scenic …
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 Education from the University of Wisconsin – Stout and also received five vocational education certifications. She went on to receive …
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 a deeper understanding of various health care professions and the knowledge necessary for their students to be prepared for the …
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. Attendees from across the country came together to learn about best practices, share ideas and experiences, hear from HRSA leadership, …
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 initiatives, partnerships, and collaborations, the Centers serve their respective regions and the state, promoting cooperative solutions to local health problems. …
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 AHEC Alumni Association worked in partnership with Christina Patrin, Executive Director of North Central AHEC, and the university’s Pre-Professional Health …
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 12, 2018. Taking first-place and a $3,000 cash prize, representing Northeastern AHEC were team members: Adam Koopmann (Concordia University of …
MADISON – After nearly eight years of dedicated service, Keri Robbins is departing Wisconsin AHEC to become Director of Student Life and Pre-College Programs at the Wisconsin School of Business. During her time at Wisconsin AHEC, Keri oversaw communications, special events and conferences, and student programs, including Wisconsin Express and RUSCH. “I’ve loved my time …
MADISON – Wisconsin Area Health Education Center (AHEC) supporters from across the state gathered in Madison on September 20, 2017 to advocate at the state capitol during AHEC’s “Day at the Capitol” advocacy event. In the morning, Traci Lindsey, Executive Director of South Central Wisconsin AHEC and Co-Director of Day at the Capitol, introduced the …
