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, …
Presented by: Betty Lo, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine and Pediatrics; Director of Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program at Louisiana State University School of Medicine Low HPV vaccination rates are leaving boys and girls vulnerable to devastating HPV cancers. Have you been making an effective HPV vaccination recommendation for kids 11 and 12 years old? This presentation …
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 …
Presented by:Jonas Johnson, MD – Professor and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Marci Nilsen, PhD RN – Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Lynne Williams, MD PhD – Executive Director of Southwest PA Area Health Education Center and physician at Hilltop Community …
SAVE THE DATE! Date/Location: July 24-25, 2018 – University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Academy Objectives: Educators will….. obtain information and strategies to prepare students for the healthcare workforce explore a variety of health professions to gain understanding of career characteristics and skills examine the communication challenges facing the healthcare industry and health literacy …
Presented by: Associate Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Center for Virology, School of Biological Sciences Dr. Angeletti explains the biology of HPV and its infection; including how the virus replicates and how it hides from the immune system. He will then discuss the mechanism by which HPV causes cancer. He shows evidence of different manifestations …
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 …
