Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (SWI-AHEC)

09/09/2026

Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC), hosted at USI in the Kinney College, presented the 2026 Southwest Indiana AHEC Partnership Matters Award to the outstanding Health Science Education instructors at the Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center: Ms. Barnett, Ms. Fleenor, Ms. Pruitt, Ms. Stucki, Mr. Bennett and Mr. Green.

"Through their dedication to student success and their willingness to embrace innovative programming, these educators have created meaningful opportunities for students to better understand the academic rigor, professionalism and personal commitment required to pursue careers in healthcare," says Jane Friona, Executive Director of Southwest Indiana AHEC. "They hold their students to high standards, not because they are demanding for the sake of being demanding, but because they understand firsthand what it takes to care for patients, serve communities and succeed in the healthcare profession."

Thank you, SICTC educators, for your commitment to helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals and for connecting classroom education to real-world health challenges and career pathways. We appreciate your support, collaboration and genuine commitment to our shared mission.

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

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09/04/2026

https://www.epa.gov/lead/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week

EPA worked with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to develop materials for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week which is the last full week of October every year.

09/04/2026

Congratulations to the VCHD Health Promotion Division for receiving Full Plus Recognition from the CDC for our Diabetes Prevention Program! This means the program has effectively delivered a quality, evidence-based program that meets all standards for CDC recognition.

08/31/2026

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08/20/2026

This week, Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center, hosted at USI in the Kinney College, was honored to present the 2026 Outstanding Preceptor Award to Sally Bodensteiner, MD FHC, a provider at the Family Health Center in Vincennes.

Krista Kercher, Clinical Coordinator with Southwest Indiana AHEC, says Dr. Bodensteiner has demonstrated an "exceptional commitment" to medical education. "Year after year, she consistently welcomes students into her practice, providing them with meaningful experiences and opportunities to learn, grow and connect with the vulnerable population she serves," she says. "Her dedication goes beyond teaching medicine. She serves as a mentor, role model and advocate for our students, helping them better understand the importance of community-based care and the impact they will have on rural and underserved communities."

We are incredibly grateful for Dr. Bodensteiner's continued partnership with AHEC and her unwavering dedication to our future medical professionals.

Southwest Indiana AHEC, one of nine regional centers of the Indiana AHEC Network, has a mission to improve health by recruiting, educating and retaining healthcare professionals in underserved communities.

Learn more at https://www.usi.edu/southwest-indiana-area-health-education-center

08/18/2026

Congratulations!

A 100% pass rate! 🎉 Our healthcare students passed their CNA and CCMA certification exams this year. Pictured with their instructor, Mrs. Kendra Butkauskas, these hard-working students are officially certified and ready to step into the healthcare field. 🩺💼 Join us in congratulating these dedicated future healthcare professionals! ❤️

08/18/2026

Welcome back, everyone!