Dr. Thalia M. Williams, Wisconsin AHEC’s new Outreach Specialist, is passionate about clinical medicine and population health. Thalia received academic trainings in Clinical Research Administration, Educational Leadership and Epidemiology. In 2017, she was named “Actual Living Scientist” by the Milwaukee Area Science Advocates. For 18 months, Dr. Williams served as the Community Engagement Coordinator for …
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 …
WASHINGTON D.C. – Studies consistently show that a strong provider recommendation from healthcare providers is the single best predictor of HPV vaccination. Aubrey Stetter-Hesselberg, an HPV Coordinator at Scenic Rivers AHEC, oversees Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin for the NAO HPV Immunization Project and has been connecting with providers, healthcare professionals, and health facilities that deal …
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee AHEC Youth Health Service Corps (YHSC) got off to a great start this school year at James Madison Academic Campus. This year the program is being led by Medical College of Wisconsin students, Freddy Siller and Nikhil Munshi. During the October meeting, veteran YHSC members learned how to take blood pressure …
MADISON – South Central WI-AHEC (Area Health Education Center) partnered with UW–Madison’s Global Health Institute on November 3 to facilitate the 5th Annual Global Health Day at UW–Madison for area high school students. Seven high schools (Janesville Craig, Janesville Parker, Madison West, Marshall, Portage, Sauk Prairie and Wisconsin Dells) participated in the event. Students interested …
MADISON – Teachers from across Wisconsin gathered to learn more about health science classroom opportunities at Madison College on July 25-26, 2017. The Health Science Educators Academy was sponsored by the North Central and South Central regions of Wisconsin AHEC (Area Health Education Centers) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The academy was established …
BEAVER DAM – On Tuesday October 24, 2017, a select group of students and an advisor from both Horicon High School and Mayville High School participated in a Health Careers Exploration Day at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. This event was co-sponsored by the South Central WI-AHEC (Area Health Education Center) and the Beaver Dam Community …
