Here’s the Latest News on What’s Happening With the NCRHP and Illinois Rural Health!
Meet Rafael Corona, Director of East Central AHEC – Rafael Corona, RN, MSN, the new director of East Central AHEC, says that health care has always been a passion of his.
Thinking about a Health Care Career? A Dozen Bits of Advice for You – A health care career can be incredibly rewarding, says Rafael Corona, the new director of East Central AHEC, “but it also demands dedication, empathy, and a strong work ethic.” Here are some pieces of advice that Rafael would give students considering a health care career.
Meet Heather Greenwood, Director of Southeast AHEC – Heather Greenwood, MBA, the new director of Southeast AHEC, is a distinctly rural Illinois person. Born in Noble, a village in Richland County, she now lives in Flora, across the line in Clay County but only 18 miles away…
RMED Featured on RHI Hub – The Rural Medical Education Program (RMED), a cornerstone program within the National Center for Rural Health Programs, was recognized as an effective model for recruiting and training medical students who are committed to choosing rural practice.
Urban Health Experience to Roll out in Summer 2024 – Working together, the Chicago, Chicago South, and Northeast AHECs are preparing to launch the Urban Health Experience (UHE). The offering is designed for undergraduate and graduate health profession students in urban counties.
IPHCA’s CHW Toolbox for Clinical Settings – The Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) has compiled a set of resources to enhance the integration of community health workers into the clinical health workforce. Resources include sample forms and scripts for use when hiring a CHW, information on …
RMED Alum Embodies the ‘Real Impact’ of Rural Medicine Training – RMED alum Dr. Kelsey Hopkins found the 16-week preceptorship the last year of the program to be one of the one of the most impactful parts of medical school. Now a physician in Greenville, Illinois, he is at the center …
