Foothills AHEC

Join us in congratulating our 2026 Intensive Program Scholarship Winner Kaleb Van!! When asked what his plans are he said this “Hello my name is Kaleb Van, I’m a senior at Flowery Branch High School. I will be continuing my studies at Augusta University in the fall, majoring in clinical laboratory science on a pre-med track. I am very involved within my school whether it’s clubs or other extracurriculars. I’m also very passionate about the health care industry and medicine, being that I would like to be able to help people in the future. I am so blessed to receive this scholarship, thank you so much!”

CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 to our 2026 First in Family Scholarship winner Angie Mondragon of Franklin County High School!

Here are some highlights from our 2025-26 Brenau Medical Scholars Program . This program is a continued partnership between Hall County and Dawson County High Scools, Brenau University, Foothills AHEC, and Hall County Chamber of Commerce- @lakeview_academy @riverside_preparatory @brenauuniversity @brenaupa @hallcountyschools @greaterhallchamber For more information on programs like this one check out our website https://www.foothillsahec.org/programs/recruitment-health-careers

Completed an intensive program with Foothills AHEC ? See flier for details on how to apply for our Intensive Program Scholarship!
Previous students welcome to still apply!

We want to remind everyone that our First in Family Scholarship applications are open !!! See flier for qualifications

Groups A and B had a blast learning with Microbiology and Psychology Departments.

Students learned microbiology lab safety, techniques and did a glow germ activity. They also learned dance therapy, mental awareness activities, and participated in a hearing voices simulation.

In honor of National Rural Health Day here are some highlights from Foothills AHEC’s support of the growth of rural healthcare in Georgia .

Our mission: Improving healthcare in Northeast Ga with programs focused on outreach, student support and collaboration with community/state partners.

Happy National Rural Health Day from NRHA! We are so excited to join NOSORH and other rural health stakeholders to shine a spotlight on the — today and always.

Our last statewide meeting with Denise Kornegay, who will soon retire. What a great AHEC legacy she is leaving in Georgia!