West Virginia Area Health Education Centers

West Virginia Area Health Education Centers Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from West Virginia Area Health Education Centers, Education, 3110 MacCorkle Avenue, SE Room B102, Charleston, WV.

Our mission is to improve the health of our communities by developing an interdisciplinary workforce prepared to address the health needs of rural and underserved communities of West Virginia.

Congratulations Cabin Creek Health Systems! As the host of Central WV AHEC, they are a cornerstone of the work AHEC does...
08/30/2026

Congratulations Cabin Creek Health Systems! As the host of Central WV AHEC, they are a cornerstone of the work AHEC does in the central WV region.

Food Is Medicine is a growing healthcare approach that recognizes nutritious food as a tool for preventing, managing, an...
08/28/2026

Food Is Medicine is a growing healthcare approach that recognizes nutritious food as a tool for preventing, managing, and treating chronic disease, with more healthcare professionals integrating nutrition into patient care and treatment plans.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, effective Food Is Medicine programs are built on four key components: Provision of Food, Clinical and Care Team Integration, Navigation and Support, and Nutrition Education.

For more information, go to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Food is Medicine Website using the link below:

https://odphp.health.gov/foodismedicine/understanding-food-medicine/types-interventions

Health Careers A-ZH is for Health CoachA health coach is a trained professional who helps patients make changes that sup...
08/26/2026

Health Careers A-Z

H is for Health Coach

A health coach is a trained professional who helps patients make changes that support their health. Through regular check-ins, a health coach talks about the changes a patient would like to make and what’s getting in the way of you reaching your goals. Examples of lifestyle changes include improving nutrition intake, developing an exercise plan, and stress management strategies.

Health coaches work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, wellness programs, community health organizations, corporate wellness initiatives, and private practice.

Health Careers A-ZG is for Geriatrician!Geriatricians are physicians who specialize in caring for the elderly population...
08/21/2026

Health Careers A-Z

G is for Geriatrician!

Geriatricians are physicians who specialize in caring for the elderly population. They are specifically trained to evaluate and manage the unique healthcare needs of older adults. Rather than focusing on a single organ or disease, geriatricians specialize in the overlapping, complex health challenges that come with aging like memory loss, frequent falls, and managing a long list of medications safely.

On average, rural areas are aging faster than urban areas, resulting in a higher proportion of geriatric patients. This growing population increases the demand for geriatricians and specialized age-related care in rural communities, who often already have limited access to healthcare.

08/18/2026

WV AMP HIV Training

WVRHA is sharing an upcoming WV AMP HIV training opportunity on September 15, 2026.

This training is an opportunity for healthcare professionals and community partners to expand their knowledge and strengthen their ability to support individuals and communities impacted by HIV.

If you work in healthcare, public health, or community services, consider joining us for this educational opportunity.

September 15, 2026

Learn more and register:
https://wvrha.org/wv-amp-hiv/

Please share with colleagues who may benefit from this training.

What is a Rural Immersion?A Rural Immersion Experience allows students to explore a unique healthcare topic in the state...
08/18/2026

What is a Rural Immersion?

A Rural Immersion Experience allows students to explore a unique healthcare topic in the state through the lens of medically underserved communities and cultures while interacting with regional Area Health Education Centers, community members, health professionals, interprofessional teams, and expert faculty in the region.

These experiences are designed to promote empathy and understanding that can be critical in future healthcare practice!

WV AHEC Rural Immersion Experiences for the AHEC Scholars 2026-2027 Academic Year:

Physical Activity and Nutrition, Glenville, WV, October 8-10, 2026

Rural Maternal Health, Lewisburg, WV, November 18-20, 2026

Aging in Rural America: Policy and Outreach, Charleston, WV, February 23-25, 2027

Increasing Quality Healthcare in Rural Communities, Williamson, WV, March 17-20, 2027

Food Insecurity and Nutrition in Rural Communities, Berkeley Springs, WV, April 23-25, 2027

08/18/2026

WV AMP Hepatitis Training

Mark your calendar for the upcoming WV AMP Hepatitis training on September 8, 2026.

This training provides healthcare professionals and community partners with an opportunity to expand their knowledge and strengthen their skills related to hepatitis prevention, screening, treatment, and care.

Help us spread the word and encourage colleagues who work with rural communities and healthcare populations to take advantage of this educational opportunity.

September 8, 2026

Learn more and register:
https://wvrha.org/wv-amp-hepatitis/

Share this opportunity with your network.

The Bureau for Behavioral Health seeks feedback from anyone who received behavioral health services in West Virginia sin...
08/15/2026

The Bureau for Behavioral Health seeks feedback from anyone who received behavioral health services in West Virginia since October 2025.

Your confidential answers help BBH understand how services are going in the state and what might be improved.

Participation links and printable surveys for adults, youth, or family of a youth who received services can be found at: wvaso.acentra.com/announcement/2026-wv-behavioral-health-consumer-satisfaction-surveys.

08/14/2026

For 17 years Megan Govindan has worked at the intersection of food systems, agriculture, and health, the last two of those at WVU ICRH. She leads Nourish West Virginia, an initiative that works to improve West Virginia’s health and prosperity through food system innovation.

“Food is our most intimate relationship with our body,” Megan says. “I'm passionate about helping people be able to have a relationship with their food and the people who produce it—and really understand there’s transformative power there that we can shift and share. And it’s also delicious!”

One little-known fact Megan touts is that West Virginia leads the nation in small family-owned farms, growing crops for their communities more than for large-scale markets. She says, “Typically small family-owned farms are motivated by the needs of their communities, to be able to rise up and meet that need, versus motivated to scale up production.” This makes farmers “frontline healthcare workers,” as Megan says, and crucial for their community’s health in many facets.

Thank you Megan for all you do!

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3110 MacCorkle Avenue, SE Room B102
Charleston, WV
25304

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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