Wisconsin AHEC (Area Health Education Centers)

09/08/2026

Mark your calendars, former AHEC Scholars! This is an excellent opportunity to as you continue your journey. 🗺️

09/04/2026

It’s with much gratitude that today we say goodbye to Katie Freeman, our statewide program manager and pillar of our team for five years!

During her time with Wisconsin AHEC, Katie has:

-Supported AHEC’s statewide programs, including AHEC Scholars, Community Health Internship Program and AHEC Community Health Immersion. These programs have given health care students valuable time working in Wisconsin’s many communities.

-Developed curriculum for students and instructed an experiential learning course for UW Madison as an assistant adjunct professor at the School of Medicine and Public Health, which is AHEC’s home in the Universities of Wisconsin System.

-Served as the postsecondary/Collegiate State Advisor for Wisconsin HOSA, part of the national organization for future health professionals.

And if you’ve seen our social media or flyers in the last five years, that was Katie too!

She will be missed by her AHEC colleagues statewide, who remember her unwavering support and assistance, kindness, patience and positive energy.

Katie has made a lasting impact on healthcare students and health care in Wisconsin. We’re cheering her on as she takes on the role of managing director of University of Wisconsin-Madison's UniverCity Alliance!

National AHEC Organization Milwaukee AHEC NEWAHEC: NorthEastern Wisconsin Area Health Education Center Northwest Wisconsin AHEC Scenic Rivers AHEC

09/03/2026

🎉 Applications are open for Wisconsin AHEC Hands-On Health Days — free, interactive one-day events for high school students who are curious about careers in health and health care!

At one of five events in:

✅ Eau Claire
✅ Wausau and
✅ Weston

📓 High school students can get a real-world look at what it’s like to work in a wide variety of health professions through:

👏 hands-on activities
🩺 simulations and
🧑‍⚕️ guidance from professionals in the field.

Get the details and apply today! https://ahec.wisc.edu/highschool/hands-on-health-days/

We’re excited to collaborate with:
Marshfield Clinic
Medical College of Wisconsin
Aspirus Health
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Chippewa Valley Technical College

Learn more and apply for Hands-On Health Days — free, interactive one-day events for high school students who are curious about careers in health and healthcare.

08/24/2026

Have you heard about the PATCH Program? Providers and Teens Communicating for Health is a community of teens and adults working together to improve adolescent health and well-being.

Check it out!

While we'd love to have PATCH Teens everywhere, we know that's not always possible. So we've made some of our key curricula & materials available to everyone. They're free to download and use in your community.

07/17/2026

Do you know a teen in Vilas County or Oneida County who is interested in improving adolescent health in their community? Northern Highland AHEC is partnering with PATCH Program to create paid positions for teens to do just that!

Applications are due September 14th. Learn more athttps://ahec.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/99/2026/07/PATCH-Position-Description-2026.pdf

07/08/2026

Looking for hands-on healthcare experience while making a difference?

Join 'Serve, Learn, Lead: AmeriCorps Pathways in Healthcare' to learn about service opportunities across Wisconsin and hear from current and former AmeriCorps members. Discover how a year of service can build valuable skills and prepare you for careers in nursing, medicine, public health, and more.

Monday, July 20 | 1:00 PM CT | Live on Zoom

Register: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/0aVEr3bVT4GiGZJkmRgn7Q

06/09/2026

🌟 A Summer of Service has officially kicked off! 🌟

Our North Central WI AHEC Chipsters spent their orientation day giving back to the community! A huge thank you to The Community Table, Eau Claire and Monk Botanical Gardens for hosting our interns for these fantastic service projects.

We are so proud of the hard work they’ve already put in during their first week!

🔗 Learn more about the Community Health Internship Program (CHIP) and follow their journey this summer: www.ahec.wisc.edu/chip/

05/15/2026

📢 The application for the AHEC Scholars 2026-28 cohort is now open!

If you are a health professions student graduating in 2028, check out this enriching program and apply by October 15th at https://ahec.wisc.edu/scholars/.

05/05/2026

📢 Now Hiring: Communications Manager

Wisconsin AHEC (Area Health Education Centers) and the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health are seeking a talented Communications Manager to lead statewide messaging that amplifies health equity and rural health work. This shared role offers the opportunity to shape communication strategies, tell compelling stories, and collaborate with partners across Wisconsin. Ideal candidates are creative, adaptable communicators who thrive in mission‑driven environments and enjoy managing projects, building relationships, and elevating public health impact. Learn more and apply by May 17: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/communications-manager-madison-wisconsin-united-states

03/23/2026

Happy National AHEC Week! There are more than 300 Area Health Education Centers across the country serving 85% of all US counties. Let us know in the comments how an AHEC has impacted you!