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📷 Southern KY AHEC is on the move!
Our new cargo van is bringing health career exploration and opportunities directly to communities across our 15-county service area.
Let's Talk Health Careers: Find Your Path. Shape Your Future. Start Today!
Kentucky AHEC presented its health career programs and activities to participants at the Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Statewide Summer Program. The presentation introduced educators to the wide range of opportunities and resources AHEC offers.
We are hiring a in-person position.
The Southern Ky AHEC is seeking a Regional Program Coordinator to lead health career pathway initiatives across our 15-county service region through the Appalachian Regional Commission POWER Initiative. To apply visit: rockcastleregional.org/caree…
Are you a high school or pre-dental undergraduate student interested in oral health? Spend the day with us on the University of Kentucky campus and explore exciting opportunities in dentistry.
Apply here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/…
Another day, another chance to see our hardworking students in action! Zoie spent time in Richmond this week with Dr. Salyers and Abby, a PA student rotating in the area.
Berea students attended a summer enrichment program to learn more about health career fields. Southern Ky AHEC student intern Tonya and Health Careers Coordinator Taylor led a class on DNA and its role in the human body.
Southern AHEC Health Occupations Today Expo 2025 youtu.be/86z3YGcFDn8?si=LZtW… via @YouTube
Jake visited the Laurel County Center for Innovation (CFI) in Kentucky, where he delivered an in-depth presentation on suturing techniques to Mrs. Dagley's 9th–12th grade students, offering them valuable hands-on experience in clinical medical procedures.
Next Nurse – Class 4: Students took a major step forward in clinical skills by learning how to start IVs, administer blood, and properly use a tourniquet.
AHEC Summer Camps registration is OPEN!
Apply here: soahec.org/camps/
Southern AHEC staff presented the 'Radon on the Radar' research poster today at Appalachian Research Day in Corbin, KY. The project, Residents Acting to Detect and Alleviate Radon (RADAR), is led by UK BREATHE and funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
Early Detection = Better Outcomes! The five-year survival rate for many cancers when caught early is at least 90%. Early detection of cancer can mean less extensive treatment, more treatment options and better chances of survival. Learn more: bit.ly/3vunjL7
Today, Jake had the privilege of spending time with all the amazing 9th-12th graders at Knox Central High School. Students had an amazing time exploring the MEGA Body, diving into the fascinating world of health careers.
Jake attended Somerset High School’s Club Day, where AHEC guest speaker Courtney Edwards from Somerset Community College's MLT program facilitated activities focused on urology and rheumatoid factor testing.
Saturday marked our very first Next Nurse meeting at ARH, and it was a blast! We had amazing students from Knox County ATC join us, and they kicked things off with an exciting tour of the hospital. A perfect way to start their nursing journey!
Apply for UK's Summer Enrichment Program.
ciche.uky.edu/ukaheccamps
