New York State Area Health Education Center System - NYS AHEC

With nine centers across the state, there are AHEC programs near you! Learn more about the NYS AHEC System on our website at nysahec.org!

Did you know that over 4.8 million New Yorkers live in a primary care shortage area? NYS AHEC helps to address related health access challenges by expanding education and training for healthcare professionals.

What is AHEC? We are a workforce development initiative committed to increasing the number and distribution of healthcare professionals. .

WHO WE ARE WEDNESDAY

Medical Assistants Recognition Week offers an opportunity to recognize the contributions of
medical assistants and CMAs (AAMA)® to the medical field. During the COVID-19 pandemic,
medical assistants have worked on the front lines and saved lives, emphasizing the true value of
their work. The 2024 theme, “Bridging the Gap between Patients and Quality Care,” highlights
how medical assistants serve as the vital connection in delivering exceptional health care. Their
skills and dedication create seamless interactions, ensuring patients receive necessary care.
This year, the AAMA proudly celebrates medical assistants for their pivotal role in building
stronger patient relationships.
Every year, MARWeek is celebrated during the third week in October

National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which started in 1989, is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.