You're here because you're considering a health care career
We're here to help you achieve that goalThe health care field is a rewarding vocation in many ways but you already know that. Getting into the industry requires discipline, a commitment to excellence and hard work. Trying to figure out where to start or what discipline to get into can itself be a daunting task. We're here to help you choose your field and plan the steps to get you there.Step one, watch this video...
Oregon Rural Health Conference
The 27th Annual Oregon Rural Health Conference & 2nd Annual Apple A Day Dinner & Auction will take place on September 23-25, 2010 at the Salem Conference Center in Salem, Oregon. Click the link below for the full story. Full Story |
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CME (Grand Rounds) Q3 Schedule Posted
Grand Rounds are at 0700 in the Center for Health & Learning at St. Charles Medical Center – Bend, Conference Rooms C & D, and broadcast live to Blue Mountain Hospital, Lake District Hospital, Harney District Hospital, Mt. View Hospital District, Pioneer Memorial Hospital and St. Charles - Redmond. Full Story | Video
Local Youth, Inspirations in their Community
Over the past 2 years, local youth from Culver High School have been involved in the Youth Health Service Corps Program through Cascades East AHEC. The National Youth Health Service Corps Program is a program that.... Full Story | Video
EMS Training Grants
2010 Apple A Day Rural Volunteer Volunteer EMS Training Grants Available. Full Story | VideoHealth Policy News
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) was created by the 2009 Oregon legislature to bring most health-related programs in the state into a single agency to maximize its purchasing power. Although the state is in the planning stages for organizing the new agency, work...
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Primary Care Evolving -
Many areas of health care are in a process of reform and one area of major importance is the realm of primary care practice. There is an emerging consensus that strengthening primary care will improve health outcomes and restrain...
WORKFORCE PROVISIONS INCLUDED IN THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, P.L. 111-148 (HR 3590) - The health care reform legislation signed into law by President Obama, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590) as amended by P.L. 111-152...
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Oregon EMS/Trauma Webinar Learning Series
The Oregon Office of Rural Health and the State EMS and Trauma Systems Office have partnered to bring web-based education to EMTs and emergency providers throughout Oregon. To access this free distance education...
What to do to avoid the flu. Prepare in advance for the next flu season. Print this Article Bookmark and Share! Influenza is a seasonal disease that spreads via airborne droplets and contaminated surfaces. It's highly contagious – people can spread...
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Full Scale Exercises Enhance Regional Readiness. Full scale disaster preparedness exercises were held at Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day, Harney District Hospital in Burns, Lake District Hospital in Lakeview, Mountain View Hospital in Madras, Pioneer Memorial...
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AHEC is here to help you whether you're thinking of joining the healthcare community or are already a student or a practicing healthcare provider. We're even here to help communities achieve sustainable health care. Scroll down the panels below to find your fit... Watch this video to see how AHEC helped others.
Health Careers Promotion
- K-12 programs
- Camps and events
- College prep programs
- Pre-medical school preparation
- Teacher Training
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Health Careers Training
- Student rotations
- EMT training
- Interpreter training
- Parish Nurse Training
- Workforce Re-entry
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Healthcare Professionals
- Continuing education
- Locum tenens
- Cultural competency
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Community Development
Oregon AHEC assists communities in developing and strengthening their healthcare system through:
- Community assessment
- Developing partnerships
- Recruitment & Retention
- Promoting health literacy
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