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National Area Health Education Centers
Joined March 2012
“Our success in not only recruiting but also retaining healthcare professionals in Alaska is changing the trajectory of healthcare access in our state.”.#AHECWorks #HealthcareAccess #RuralHealth.#WorkforceDevelopment #AHECScholars.
alaskabeacon.com
Alaska's WWAMI program, which provides medical educations at start in Anchorage and are completed in Seattle, has 30 new students this year.
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When we invest in AHEC, we invest in healthier communities. “AHECs connect students to opportunities, communities to providers, and educators to industry needs,” said Gloria Burnett, Director of the Alaska AHEC program.
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#AHECWorks–just look at Alaska. A record 30 future physicians are starting medical school in Anchorage this year, thanks to programs that inspire Alaskans to train and stay in their own communities.
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Recruit. Train. Retain. This is more than a training program — it’s a model for the future of rural medicine. Read more:
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From launching new opioid treatment programs to leading hurricane disaster relief, MAHEC-trained clinicians are making a difference, right in their own backyard.
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The results? Over 90% of fellows stay to practice in the region — far above the national rural retention average of 25%.
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Their comprehensive strategy starts with recruiting their own students and continues through a post-residency fellowship that supports new doctors with mentorship, competitive salaries, and dedicated time for professional growth.
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AHECs nationwide are taking action to address these challenges. In western North Carolina, the Mountain Area Health Education Center (@MAHECwnc) is a standout example of the local AHEC impact.
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Rural areas could have just 9.4 physicians per 10,000 people by 2030, compared to 29.6 in urban areas, according to recent studies.
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Rural America is facing a doctor shortage crisis. One-third of U.S. physicians are expected to retire in the next decade, with primary care and psychiatry hit hardest.
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#2025NAOBiennialConference gathered over 600 #AHEC leaders, #AHECScholars, healthcare professionals, and partners for four days of collaboration, innovation, and inspiration.
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Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) work to improve healthcare access for everyone!. How?. By training students and healthcare professionals to bridge gaps in primary and preventive care, particularly in rural and medically underserved communities.
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Over 4 years, 100+ new paraprofessionals—like recovery doulas & CHWs—will be trained to support Montanans facing mental health & substance use challenges. 🔗 #RuralHealth #AHEC #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #Montana #HRSA #WorkforceDevelopment.
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MontanaAHEC at MSU just secured a $2.39M HRSA grant to expand behavioral health training in rural communities!. 📷
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The funding will also support two new community health advocates to mentor aspiring professionals. Proud to partner with @DesertMeadowsAHEC & @FrontierAHEC to strengthen Nevada’s healthcare pipeline. More info:
businesswire.com
MolinaCares Accord Presents $150K Grant to Area Health Education Centers to Develop the Next Generation of Nevada’s Health Care Workforce
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Big news for Nevada’s future healthcare pros!. @HighSierraAHEC has received a $150K grant from @MolinaCares + Molina Healthcare of NV to expand health career pathway programs statewide—from K-12 to grad school.
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