On January 7th-8th, 2021, Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers (WI AHEC) virtually hosted its 8th annual Interprofessional Case Competition (IPCC). This traditionally in-person event brought together interdisciplinary teams of health professions students across multiple professional …
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IPCC 2020 Celebrates its Winners
Teams from each of AHEC Wisconsin’s seven regional centers converged once again this year at the Interprofessional Healthcare Case Competition. The challenge, held at the Kalahari Resort from January 9 to 10, 2020, gave both …
AHEC Alumni Board Spotlight: Andrea Spagnoli
For this month’s spotlight, we are highlighting a student who participated in our Wisconsin Express program and currently serves as the Milwaukee Regional Representative on the AHEC Alumni Board. Learn more about Andrea Spagnoli’s involvement with AHEC and …
AHEC’s Biennial “Day at the Capital” Event Results in 52 Legislative Visits
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 …
Youth Health Service Corps Continues to Demonstrate Community-Based Outcomes
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 …
AHEC Welcomes Two New Regional Directors
Annie Short MANITOWOC – Annie Short became Northeastern Wisconsin AHEC’s (NEWAHEC) executive director. Short brings 10 years of experience working with community organization and the prevention of substance abuse and mental health. Short graduated from …
Aurora Adult Day Center Milwaukee CHIP 2011
By: Jonathan Fricke MILWAUKEE — I lacked any “real” clinical medical skills the summer before medical school, interning as an arts program coordinator at the Aurora Adult Day Center, a place for people with age-related disabilities. …
Milwaukee’s Youth Health Service Corps Continues Success
MILWAUKEE – This past year, Milwaukee Wisconsin AHEC’s Youth Health Service Corps (YHSC) members at the James Madison Academic Campus have been involved in many exciting health career exploration activities. Under the mentorship of two …