Category: Regions

Wisconsin AHEC Now Accepting Applications for Executive Director Position

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 …

Nicole Thill Accepts Position as North Central AHEC Executive Director

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 …

Wendy Hinz Departs AHEC

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 …

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 a deeper understanding of various health care professions and the knowledge necessary for their students to be prepared for the …

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 initiatives, partnerships, and collaborations, the Centers serve their respective regions and the state, promoting cooperative solutions to local health problems. …

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 AHEC Alumni Association worked in partnership with Christina Patrin, Executive Director of North Central AHEC, and the university’s Pre-Professional Health …

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 12, 2018. Taking first-place and a $3,000 cash prize, representing Northeastern AHEC were team members: Adam Koopmann (Concordia University of …

Keri Robbins Departs Wisconsin AHEC

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 …

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 the morning, Traci Lindsey, Executive Director of South Central Wisconsin AHEC and Co-Director of Day at the Capitol, introduced the …

HPV Efforts Furthered by Collaboration with Partners to Reach Providers

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 …