A life-saving surgery inspired Susan Regan to become a nephrology nurse. Born with renal issues, Susan received her first kidney transplant at age 11. Fourteen years later, her body rejected the kidney, and she was on dialysis for eight years before receiving her second transplant in June 2015. 💚💙 Fueled by a life motto to “never give up,” Susan joined the #AHECScholars for support on her professional journey to become a nurse. As part of the Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars program, Susan attended community-wide health fairs and specialized trainings. She credits AHEC Scholars with increasing her awareness of health disparities in her community and encouraging her to ask more in-depth questions of patients to help treat underlying conditions, and not just symptoms. Susan graduated from Georgia Highlands College in May and has accepted a job with Fresenius Medical Care at an outpatient dialysis clinic. She says, “I look forward to sharing my journey and motto while giving hope to the patients I care for.” 🌟 Congratulations, Susan! You have achieved so much already, and you will make an incredible nurse!
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This July 22-24, NAO will send Chelsey Palmer RN BSN LSN and @Mike Anderson to Washington D.C. for advocacy training and Capitol Hill visits. Chelsey and Mike were chosen for this advocacy trip from a pool of AHEC Alumni/Advocate member candidates. The Alumni/Advocate membership community is for individuals who have been served by an AHEC in the past and wish to continue to serve and strengthen the AHEC mission through advocacy and continued outreach. Chelsey started her AHEC journey with the #AHECScholars program Kent State University-Turnbull and was Eastern Ohio AHEC Scholar of the Year in 2021. Today, she works as a registered nurse with McDonald Local School District in McDonald, OH. “I will use this opportunity to better serve my community as I continue to fight alongside my colleagues and NAO for lasting resolution to healthcare inequities and disparities, particularly those that exist in rural and underserved populations,” Palmer said. Joining Palmer is AHEC Scholar Mike Anderson. Mike is a medical student at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. As an AHEC Scholar, Mike has demonstrated a passion for medical leadership and a dedication to dismantling health inequities through grassroots initiatives. “The work AHEC does is indispensable in bridging the gaps in our state and national healthcare programs and addresses the unique needs of underserved communities. By elevating the importance of AHECs at higher levels of government, I believe we can make significant strides in improving healthcare access and outcomes for all,” Anderson said. To learn more, 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gtmupZGe
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Another great summer camp! Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center partnered with ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL MOUNT STERLING to provide medical professionals to guide students through specific trainings, tours, and more. #ahec #careersinhealth #summercamp
Yesterday we kicked off the second day of our Careers in Health Advanced Summer Experience (CHASE) at St Joseph Mount Sterling. Students participated in a Stop-the-Bleed training, learned how to perform hands-only CPR, explored an emergency helicopter, and learned about maternal health. Students heard from numerous guest speakers, which included the Chief Nursing Officer of St Joseph Mount Sterling, Berea, and London Andrea Holecek MSN, MBA, Ed.D.; the President of St Joseph Mount Sterling, Berea, and London John Yanes, MBA, M.H.Sc., FACHE, CPPS; Karen Hunt, RN; and Karin De La Peña, MSN, RN, CFRN, NREMT. We cannot thank these amazing faculty and staff of St Joseph Mount Sterling enough for partnering with us on CHASE this year!
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Last week, Andrew Fickert returned to OhioAHEC's CampMed as a guest presenter. A camper in 2013, today, he is a third-year medical student at the University of Toledo College of Medicine & Health Sciences. 🔗 to learn more about his story as well as this year’s CampMed: https://lnkd.in/gfDfn72y PHOTO CREDIT: THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH
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Did you know that 247,092 students participated in AHEC pathway programs in 2022-2023? Through AHEC programming, these students gained exposure to primary healthcare professions like: · Medicine · Dentistry · Pharmacy · Nursing · And more One main way that AHECs teach about these professions is through summer camps. AHEC summer camps · Feature doctors and nurses teaching medical procedures · Include hospital and clinic tours · Teach the educational path to various medical careers In the coming weeks, we’ll highlight the great work our AHEC summer camps to do encourage the next generation towards health profession careers. 🔗 to learn more about AHEC pathway programs: https://lnkd.in/gDspjDiY
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📣 Planning is underway for the 2025 NAO Biennial Conference! The AHEC mission is to strengthen and diversify the healthcare workforce, especially in rural and medically underserved communities. Today, the 300 AHECs in the United States serve 44 states and six U.S. territories. If you know of potential sponsors who share in our mission and would like to sponsor our conference, please visit 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gnFNu4MM
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🗣️ “The physician shortage that we have long feared and warned was on the horizon—it’s already here and it’s hitting every corner of this country, urban and rural, with the most direct impact hitting families with the highest needs and the most limited means." AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH. Every day, AHECs across the country work to expand the healthcare workforce, especially in rural and underserved communities. Learn how 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gHrtWfSp
From the American Medical Association yesterday: - 83M Americans live in areas that don’t have sufficient access to a primary care physician - More than 1/3rd of Black Americans live in a cardiology desert - We will be short by 86K physicians, by 2036 - Roughly 2 in 3 doctors experienced burnout during the pandemic - Nearly 50% of practicing physicians are over 55 and closer to retirement - Large % of physicians reducing hours or contemplating leaving the profession We are in the throes of a healthcare access crisis, that keeps growing in numbers and complexity. Essentially the footprint of “underserved” America keeps growing. #physicianshortage #healthcareaccess #healthequity #underservedamerica OnMed #hybridcare
All hands on deck needed to confront physician shortage crisis
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💙 💚 "I try to give back to [AHEC] when I can. They've given me so much." 🔍 Check out this great story from Upstate AHEC featuring siblings Alex and Anna Marcheck! Through AHEC programming, Alex and Anna gained: 💥 Career exploration 💥 Summer opportunities 💥 Clinical experiences 💥 Specialized training 💥 Guidance in applying for undergraduate and medical school Recently, Alex and Anna returned to Upstate AHEC as medical professionals themselves to serve on a panel discussion for students interested in healthcare careers! Way to go, Alex and Anna! We're proud to know you. #AHECScholars #healthcareprofessionals #medicalschool https://lnkd.in/gwEmiJPC
Marchek Siblings Stay Connected With Upstate AHEC Through Academic Journey
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Congratulations to Jordanne Koulong Kuemene and to all of our #AHECScholars who have recently completed the Scholars program. We're proud of you, and we can't wait to see the good work that you will do! 💙 💚
I am excited to share that I have achieved a new certification as an Arizona AHEC Scholar from the University of Arizona! Over the last two years, I completed a 160-hour interprofessional training program. This experience has equipped me with valuable skills and knowledge in areas such as behavioral health integration, social determinants of health, cultural competency, practice transformation, and current emerging health issues. Collaborating with an amazing interprofessional team and being mentored by Dr. Lane Johnson has been a rewarding experience. I want to express my gratitude to the National AHEC Organization for granting me the certificate and a digital badge, which I have attached below and also added to my profile. I have always been passionate about improving healthcare services in rural and underserved areas, and I believe this certification will help me achieve my goals for these communities in the years to come. Digital badge URL: https://bcert.me/sfdduunth
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