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Centennial Area Health Education Center

Centennial AHEC is proud to serve the following counties: Larimer, Weld, Mogan, Logan, Sedgqick, Phillips, Washington, Yuma, Kit Carson, and Lincoln.

The mission of Centennial Area Health Education Center is to positively impact health outcomes in Northeast Colorado by connecting existing and future health professionals and communities with resources and education. Centennial Health Area Education Center is a part of a national network of other non-profit AHEC organizations, that work to improve health services and health education to foster a diverse health work force for underserved communities.

09/24/2026

Healthy aging includes dignity, understanding, and care that meets people where they are.

More than 90,000 Coloradans are estimated to be living with Alzheimer's disease, and many healthcare workers say they feel unprepared to serve patients with dementia.

Our Compassionate Care Dementia Training helps close that gap with evidence-based, person-centered approaches for healthcare professionals, first responders, residential care staff, and students.

CE credits are available, and sessions can be tailored to your team.

Visit cahec.org/dementiacaretraining to request a training for your organization.

09/23/2026

H.O.P.E Program Shoutout

🌟 52 high schoolers. One big goal: a healthier Northeastern Colorado.

That's this year's Health Occupations Promoting Equity (H.O.P.E.) Program cohort — students getting a real head start exploring healthcare careers before they've even graduated.

Future nurses, PAs, and doctors? We see you. 👀

The program is held Mondays from 6-7:30PM. Students in grades 9-12 can register at any point during the year and can return multiple years. Students that attend 3 or more of the HOPE Program sessions are invited to apply to the HOPE Institute.

👉 Tag a high schooler who'd thrive in this program.

🔗Find out more at: https://www.cahec.org/high-school-programs

09/22/2026

As of September 22nd, there are exactly 100 days left in 2026. That is 100 more days to make an impact, support our mission, and help the people and communities that count on us most.

As we head into this final stretch, here are a few ways you can help us finish 2026 strong:

✅Make a year-end gift to support our work through the final quarter and beyond. You can give at this link: www.cahec.org/invest

✅Share our mission with someone in your network who might want to get involved.
Invite them to join the Centennial AHEC quarterly newsletter - CAHEC CONNECTION at: www.cahec.org.
Have them join our page at: www.facebook.com/cahec.org/ to always stay in the know.

Whether you have been with us from the beginning or have recently found your way to our community, our team wants you to know how much it means. What we have accomplished this year would not have been possible without you.

As always, if you’d like to connect or have any other questions, do not hesitate to reach out.

09/21/2026

As we recognize World Alzheimer's day, it’s a timely opportunity to take a closer look at changes in memory and thinking. While some changes are a natural part of aging, when does forgetfulness signal something more serious? This session explores the differences between normal age-related changes, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia.

The conversation covers common types of dementia, how they’re diagnosed and treated, and what loved ones and clinicians should know about supporting someone experiencing cognitive decline. It also addresses prevention, genetics, mental health, and behavioral changes.

Learn more at: https://deconstructingstigma.org/library/forester-older-adult-mh

09/21/2026

🚜 National Farm Safety and Health Week | Sept 21–25

Agriculture is the backbone of Northeast Colorado — and it comes with real, everyday health risks: equipment accidents, chemical exposure, long hours in extreme heat, and limited access to nearby care when something goes wrong.

That's exactly why Centennial AHEC exists. We place nursing, medical, and allied health students directly in rural and farming communities across our region, so the next generation of providers understands agricultural health firsthand — not just from a textbook, but from time spent in the clinics, ERs, and community health centers that serve farm families every day.

This week, we're recognizing the farmers and ranchers who keep our communities fed, and the rural providers and students working alongside them to keep our communities healthy.

👉 Know a farm family or ag worker? Share this post to help spread farm safety awareness this week.

09/21/2026

🛑Samantha Vernon, MPH. Is the Student and Community Programs Director at Centennial AHEC.

Here is her "WHY" Story about what Centennial AHEC means to her:
"When I think about what Centennial AHEC means to me, I think about access—making sure people have opportunities, resources, and experiences that help them see what is possible for their future. I see that most clearly through our HOPE program, especially the HOPE Summer Institute. Every year, students arrive timid, hesitant, and unsure, and by the end of the week they leave more connected, confident, and excited about their futures. Getting to watch that growth is a privilege and one of the things that makes me so excited about this work. I also love collecting the little wins throughout the year, like hearing a student say, “I didn’t know this was an option before, but now I think I might want to learn more about it.” In my community education work, the impact can look different. We may not always hear directly from the people we reach, but when partners tell us that something we provided helped start important conversations, we know it is fulfilling its purpose. Growing up, my friends and I had opportunities that shaped us, but there were also opportunities and resources we didn’t have or didn’t know existed, which meant a lot of guesswork. I’m proud that through Centennial AHEC, I can help make that path a little clearer for the next generation—connecting them to opportunities I had, opportunities I wish I had, and opportunities they may not have known were possible."

09/19/2026

***Calling all HIGHSCHOOLERS***

✅out the DISCOUNTS 💰💲there are for ACT & SAT prep - From the Princeton Review
Learn more at: https://www.cahec.org/test-prep

09/19/2026

🤩Did you know the first AHEC program was created in 1971 to help close the gap in healthcare with the main focus to recruit, train, and retain health workers in areas that struggle to attract them. More than 50 years later, that same idea is still at the heart of what we do.

"Drop a 🙋 if you learned something new today!"

Want to learn more about an AHEC ✅this out: https://scienceinsights.org/what-is-ahec-area-health-education-centers-explained/

09/18/2026

🤝September is National Su***de Prevention Month — a time to learn, listen, and reach out. Together, we can build understanding and hope.

09/17/2026

September is Pain Awareness Month. If chronic pain is part of your life, talking with your primary care provider early can open the door to management options beyond medication, from physical therapy to behavioral health support.

It's also a good time to talk about prevention.

Through our Overcoming Addiction Together program, we offer free Narcan training that prepares you to recognize an overdose and respond when minutes count. More than 2,000 community members have been trained since 2021.

Learn about safe pain management education and overdose prevention training at cahec.org/oat.

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2105 Clubhouse Drive Suite A
Greeley, CO
80634

Telephone

+19703303608

Website

http://www.cahec.org/

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