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Empower South Texas communities to thrive through health education!
Mission: Empower South Texas communities to thrive through health! Cultivating assets and dismantling barriers by providing education, training, networking opportunities, and knowledge dissemination.
The Rio Grande Valley Area Health Education Center (LRGV AHEC) is a dedicated non-profit organization serving eight South Texas counties: Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Kleberg, Kenedy, Jim Hogg, Starr, and Willacy. For over 30 years, LRGV AHEC has been a champion for both the regional healthcare workforce and the overall health of our rural and underserved communities. They achieve this by fostering strong partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as non-profit and private organizations. Recognizing the challenges of reaching geographically dispersed populations, LRGV AHEC has embraced innovative technology. By utilizing live video conferencing, they provide accessible training and education to students and healthcare professionals. This approach not only addresses workforce shortages but also ensures that even those in remote areas have access to valuable healthcare resources.
AHEC Scholars
AHEC Scholars
Our AHEC Scholars is an interprofessional education (IPE) program for health professions students interested in gaining additional knowledge and experience working with rural and underserved populations.
Community Health Worker Certification
Community Health Worker Certification
We recognize the important contributions of CHWs in reaching vulnerable, low-income and underserved members, and strive to provide opportunities for CHW certification and accredited continuing education in both English and Spanish
Mental Health First Aid
We provide Mental Health First Aid training as part of community outreach to address mental health. We partner various local agencies and organizations to train health care professionals and citizens.
Public Health Internships
Public Health Internships
Collaborate and Coordinate internships high school and college students interested in public health careers. Students are work with public health mentors in various projects and programs.
Questions?
Questions?
Contact admin@lrgvahec.com to get more information on the project
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