KU Area Health Education Center

KU Area Health Education Center The KU AHEC is an outreach office of the KU Medical Center and works to promote health care in rural

🧠 Final Chance to Attend!Supporting patients and families living with dementia takes knowledge, compassion, and the righ...
08/27/2026

🧠 Final Chance to Attend!

Supporting patients and families living with dementia takes knowledge, compassion, and the right tools.

Join us on September 18 for the final offering of our MANAGING DEMENTIA webinar and learn how to:
✔️ Recognize early signs of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
✔️ Apply evidence-based screening and diagnostic approaches
✔️ Explore treatment options and supportive care strategies
✔️ Address behavioral changes, safety concerns, and emerging research
✔️ Better understand disparities affecting Latino populations in Kansas

📅 Final Webinar for 2026: September 18

Download the flyer for registration details and additional information: https://ow.ly/HYsX50ZjlGX

08/26/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Brianna Dutton, a fourth-year medical student at KU School of Medicine-Wichita, on being selected as a 2027 STFM Foundation Student Scholarship recipient!

This scholarship will support Brianna’s attendance at the 2027 Conference on Medical Student Education. While there, she will have the opportunity to present her research poster and connect with educators and medical students from across the country.

We’re proud to celebrate this accomplishment and all of Brianna’s hard work! 👏

📅 SAVE THE DATE | January 22, 2027KU Area Health Education Center is excited to introduce a new annual event celebrating...
08/25/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE | January 22, 2027

KU Area Health Education Center is excited to introduce a new annual event celebrating Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day! As CE professionals ourselves, we're proud to bring together healthcare educators, faculty, course directors, planners, and continuing education professionals for a day dedicated to the future of healthcare education.

Join us for THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE EDUCATION: AI, DATA-DRIVEN IMPROVEMENT, AND MEANINGFUL OUTCOMES ACROSS THE HEALTHCARE TEAM, an engaging webinar and discover practical strategies for leveraging artificial intelligence, data-informed planning, and team-based education to advance and strengthen the healthcare workforce.

Discover practical strategies for leveraging artificial intelligence, data-informed planning, meaningful outcomes, and team-based education to advance healthcare education and strengthen the healthcare workforce.

📌 January 22, 2027. Registration details coming soon!

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In Case You Missed It! 📰The latest issue of KU AHEC’s "From the Field" just came out, bringing you stories, resources, a...
08/24/2026

In Case You Missed It! 📰

The latest issue of KU AHEC’s "From the Field" just came out, bringing you stories, resources, and highlights from across Kansas!

Here’s a quick look at what’s inside:

🩺 From Kansas HOSA to caring for Kansans: Meet Adina Sanchez and hear how her Kansas HOSA experience helped shape her journey into a career in healthcare. https://ow.ly/HnyH50ZAYZY

🎤 AHEC takes the stage: Kelly Sabol and Nikki Cooper represented KU AHEC on stage at ACCME Learn to Thrive, sharing the AHEC perspective and connecting with colleagues from across the country. https://ow.ly/s1fs50ZAYZZ

🏆 Celebrating Kansas HOSA: See how Kansas HOSA students represented Kansas and celebrated success at the HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC). https://ow.ly/UFIF50ZAZ01

📚 Free resources & more: Discover helpful resources, opportunities, and updates from KU AHEC, plus access our Flickr photo album to see more of the people and moments that make our work possible. 📸 https://ow.ly/W0H450ZAYZX

Don’t miss out! Keep up with everything KU AHEC by subscribing to "From the Field" and have the latest news, stories, resources, and opportunities delivered to your inbox! https://ow.ly/6US550ZAZ00

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08/20/2026

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER! Only 40 days until the 2026 Kansas Governor’s Conference on Aging! We’re excited to welcome attendees from across Kansas to connect, share ideas, explore innovative solutions and build partnerships.
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🏛️ Kansas Governor’s Conference on Aging
📅 Sept. 29-30, 2026
⏰ TIME CHANGE! Day 1: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Day 2: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. CDT
📍 Lawrence | Hosted at the University of Kansas Conference Center
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🔗 Register now: https://www.eeds.com/portal_live_events.aspx?ConferenceID=122122
🔗 For information on sessions, visit the conference website: https://www.kdads.ks.gov/services-programs/aging/2026-governor-s-conference-on-aging
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Invest in the Future of Healthcare. 💙Kansas HOSA is preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals through le...
08/20/2026

Invest in the Future of Healthcare. 💙

Kansas HOSA is preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals through leadership, hands-on skill development, competitive events, and career exploration. As our organization continues to grow, your support can help provide scholarships, expand learning opportunities, and create meaningful experiences for students across Kansas.

Whether you choose to invest your time, expertise, or financial support, you'll be helping shape the future healthcare workforce while gaining valuable visibility for your organization.

📄 Download our official sponsorship information and learn how you can partner with Kansas HOSA: https://ow.ly/yif450Zp5pM

📢 Registration is now OPEN!Join us for the 2026 Midwest Provider Clinical Conference🗓 September 24–25, 2026💻 Live via Zo...
08/19/2026

📢 Registration is now OPEN!

Join us for the 2026 Midwest Provider Clinical Conference
🗓 September 24–25, 2026
💻 Live via Zoom

This dynamic conference is designed for physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, DNP preceptors and students, registered nurses, and nurse faculty—bringing together professionals committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to rural providers and preceptors.

Participants will have the opportunity to:
🩺 Strengthen clinical competence and patient outcomes
🤝 Enhance communication and interprofessional collaboration
⚖️ Navigate ethical, safety, and vulnerability concerns with confidence
📚 Integrate emerging evidence and innovations into practice
💡 Promote resilience and sustainable professional growth

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with colleagues across the region!

🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/PwIW50YGMFp

👁️ Registration is now open for Fall Vision Screening Workshops!Whether you're looking to gain new skills, refresh your ...
08/18/2026

👁️ Registration is now open for Fall Vision Screening Workshops!

Whether you're looking to gain new skills, refresh your knowledge, or become involved in vision screening efforts in your community, these workshops provide hands-on training and valuable resources to help you make a difference.

📅 View available workshop dates and locations and register today: https://ow.ly/Uq0S50Z7LtM

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New dates are now available for the Fall Hearing Screening Certification Courses from KU AHEC, and spots are expected to...
08/17/2026

New dates are now available for the Fall Hearing Screening Certification Courses from KU AHEC, and spots are expected to fill quickly! 👂📚

This hands-on training program is designed to build confidence and provide the practical knowledge needed to conduct effective screenings in school and community settings.

Built around current Kansas standards and best practices, participants will gain expert instruction, real-world practicum experience, and the tools needed to support early identification and student health outcomes.

🔗 Click here to view dates and get more info! https://ow.ly/SvMY50YYq8x

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100 South Broadway, Suite 204
Pittsburg, KS
66762

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+16202354040

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