Wisconsin AHEC (Area Health Education Centers)

🌟 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/

📢 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/.

📢 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

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!

📢 Don’t miss the final webinar in our series!

Join us March 20 | 12–1 PM CST to learn about health profession scholarships and loan repayment programs that can help support your education and career.

Experts from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin Office of Rural Health, Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association, and Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers will share resources available to a wide range of health profession students and professionals.

💡 If you're looking for ways to reduce student loan debt while serving communities in Wisconsin, this session is for you!

🔗 Learn more and register: https://ahec.wisc.edu/loan-assistance/

Our AHEC Centers across the state are launching new programs and expanding existing ones to better support rural communities and learners throughout Wisconsin—and we’re hiring!

📌 Full- and part-time roles available

📅 Application deadlines: Feb 27 – Mar 20

Explore open positions, share with your network, and apply today. Your next meaningful career move might be with us! See our website for all job posting information: https://ahec.wisc.edu/

The application is now OPEN for the Spring & Summer AHEC Community Health Immersion. This year we have really great options!

⚡Culture Shock: From City Streets to Country Roads | Milwaukee OR Ashland | April 16-19; Virtual April 14 & 21

🌲Rising Up: Paths to Healing in Rural Wisconsin | Rhinelander | April 30-May 2

🏠Housing IS Health | Menominee Nation | May 14-16

🎖VetsCare: Veteran Health and Wellness | Eau Claire | May 19-21

🗽From Roots to Routes: The Immigration Experience | Rock County/Beloit | May 19-22

Learn more and apply by March 29th at https://ahec.wisc.edu/community-health-immersion/.

⏰Happening today at noon!

Health profession students and professionals—don’t miss this opportunity to learn how loan assistance & scholarship programs can help fund your education and career in Wisconsin.

🔗Register now: ahec.wisc.edu/loan-assistance

🎓Unlock Funding for Your Health Career!
💰Spring 2026 Webinar Series | 3 Free Sessions

Are you a current or future health profession student? Learn how scholarships and loan assistance programs can help you pay for school and launch your career in Wisconsin.

This webinar series will cover:
✔ National Health Service Corps
✔ Health Professions Loan Assistance Program
✔ Rural Provider Loan Assistance Program

You’ll hear firsthand from past recipients about their experiences, application tips, and success stories—plus an open Q&A with Wisconsin program leaders.

📆Choose your date:
Jan 23 • Feb 18 • Mar 20

👉 Register now: ahec.wisc.edu/loan-assistance

Hosted by Wisconsin AHEC, Wisconsin Office of Rural Health, Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association, and Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

We’re excited to celebrate with and rural communities nationwide! Together, we’re amplifying the and highlighting the people, providers, and places that help rural America thrive.