A new project report from Rural and Remote Health Journal , by JD Taylor and SE Goletz, found that health education centers (AHEC) promote interest in rural practice in medical students. CHI hosts two AHEC which serve southern New Mexico, part of our efforts to promote health education in rural communities. Find out how “significantly positive […]
07 October 2020 There are not enough health care professionals in New Mexico to meet the population’s need for health care services. The demand for health care workers and providers is much greater than the supply of graduates in the health field. See what health careers best suit your interests with this handy manual that includes quizzes and […]
07 October 2020 [sp_wpcarousel id=”701″] New Mexico AHEC Scholars will be selected from various health professions programs and regions of the state. They will participate in a two year program that includes 40 hours per year of didactic training related to six core topic areas: Inter-professional education Behavioral health integration Social determinants of health Cultural competency Practice transformation Current […]
05 October 2020 The nation could be short as many as 120,000 physicians by 2030, and only 4.6% percent of current medical school graduates are Hispanic or Latinos. SoAHEC supports a pipeline program to recruit a diverse workforce and encourage physicians to enter shortage specialties and to practice in underserved communities. What Health Career is right for you? Learn about why […]
05 October 2020 Our Southern Area Health Education Center Advisory Board members are: [sp_wpcarousel id=”675″] Dr. John J. Andazola, MD, FAAFP, Program Director at Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program, Memorial Medical Center Amy Collins, Faculty at Doña Ana Community College John E. Kutinac, MPH, MBA, CPPS, Administrative Director at Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program, Memorial Medical Center Dr. Roberto […]
05 October 2020 Mission: To serve as a culturally competent regional resource for the promotion of health equity among the communities of southern New Mexico. In New Mexico, SoAHEC serves Chaves, Cibola, Doña Ana, De Baca, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero, Roosevelt, Sierra, Socorro, Torrance, and Valencia counties. Vision: The vision of SoAHEC is a healthy southern New Mexico. […]
05 October 2020 FORWARD NM AHEC has a dedicated advisory board composed of health care professionals, community leaders and program participants from Catron, Grant, Hidalgo and Luna Counties. Rudy Martinez, previous State Representative District 39 Alisa Estrada, Administrator of Presbyterian Health Services David Lanckey, Superintendent of Quemado School District Cassie Arias, Director of Luna County Economic Development Dan […]
05 October 2020 FORWARD NM rotates approximately 60 learners per year from various disciplines including Family Medicine Residency, medical students, dental students, nurse practitioner students, and physician’s assistant students. For more information or to request an internship, shadowing experience or rotation contact us. Rural rotations Program staff work with higher education institutions to coordinate graduate level rural rotation experiences […]
05 October 2020 Dream Makers Health Career Clubs Dream Makers health career clubs stimulate students grade 6th through 12th to pursue health related careers. The club highlights numerous healthcare professions and the college requirements, as well as the important role of health disparities and diversity in healthcare. During the sessions, the participants have the opportunity to listen to and interact […]
05 October 2020 Are you a Community Health Worker (CHW), or Promatora? FORWARD NM AHEC offers training for CHW’s looking to continue their education. As of right now we offer QPR: Suicide Prevention and Lupus Education trainings in all four of our service area counties – Grant, Hidalgo, Luna and Catron! If you would like to have a training in […]
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