By: Megan Hakes, AHEC statewide communications assistant CHIPPEWA FALLS –Now in her last semester in the UW-Eau Claire nursing honors program, Meagan Lechner’s focus is a combination of public health, women’s health, and obstetrics. When she …
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South Central AHEC Health Careers Summer Camp: Learning and Fun
By Joel Davidson, South Central AHEC center director and Kari Steck, South Central AHEC health careers summer camp coordinator For 14 years, South Central Wisconsin AHEC, formerly Southwest Wisconsin AHEC, has been offering high school …
Scenic Rivers AHEC Health Careers Campers Receive First-Hand Medical Experience
By: Alana Erickson, Scenic Rivers AHEC marketing assistant “I loved this camp. Coming here was a great experience that I will never forget. I will not forget any of the new family that I have …
North Central AHEC and Marshfield Clinic Host First Annual Health Careers Summer Camp
By: Carol Pinkston, North Central AHEC program manager In June 2013, 18 students from North Central AHEC’s 11-county region visited Marshfield Clinics in Marshfield, Weston and Wausau, Aspirus Hospital, Birge Clinic, UW-Stevens Point, Northcentral Technical …
Career Exploration Through Simulation
LA CROSSE – Scenic Rivers Wisconsin AHEC and Mayo Franciscan Skemp Healthcare in La Crosse teamed up to provide a simulation based exploration of nursing and respiratory therapy careers. Students from across the region spent …
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 …