Alabama AHEC Network

04/20/2026

Wiregrass Alabama AHEC, in partnership with the Dothan Housing Association and UAB LiveHealthSmart, will host the Wiregrass Community-Wide Health Fair on April 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Michael C. Patton Event Center in Dothan, AL.

This free event will offer health screenings, basic exams, mental health resources, and a healthy cooking demonstration. Community members can also connect with local healthcare providers and partners while enjoying family-friendly activities and resources that support overall wellness.

Learn more about this event: https://www.alahec.org/calendar_event/wiregrasshealthfair26/

04/16/2026

Join the Alabama AHEC Scholars Program for a webinar on communicating effectively with pediatric patients in hospital settings.

Led by Emma Grace Lamb, soon-to-be Auburn University graduate in Human Development and Family Science, this session will cover how Child Life Specialists use education, therapeutic play, and emotional support to help children and families during hospitalization.

Participants will learn to:

Communicate in developmentally appropriate ways
Reduce stress and anxiety in pediatric patients
Support children with special needs

Virtual via Zoom – open to students and professionals.

Date & Time: Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM CST

Register here: https://www.alahec.org/calendar_event/ahec-scholars-webinar-series-apr26-2/

National AHEC Organization

04/15/2026

04/13/2026

Curious about the science behind strength, conditioning, and athletic performance?

Join Wiregrass Alabama AHEC today at 12pm for The Science of Swole, a webinar with Dr. Troy A. Coppus, EdD, LAT, ATC, CSCS, Associate Professor and MSAT Program Coordinator at Troy University.

Learn evidence-based strategies for safe strength development, injury prevention, and the link between exercise science and real-world performance. Ideal for students, health professionals, and anyone interested in athletic training, sports medicine, or health promotion.

Monday, April 13, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | Virtual via Zoom
Register: https://www.alahec.org/calendar_event/wiregrass-kinesiology/

04/09/2026

04/01/2026

🩺 WHERE COULD A PASSION FOR SCIENCE & HELPING OTHERS TAKE YOUR STUDENT?

At the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences, our Biomedical Sciences / Pre-Med pathway isn’t about choosing one career too early — it’s about opening doors. From hands-on patient care to cutting-edge research and high-demand technical roles, the possibilities are wide-ranging… and life-changing.

The real question isn’t what will they be? It’s what could they become?

In the latest ASHS Pulse post, Curriculum & Instruction Director Laura Eves Bailey dives into the real careers waiting at the end of this pathway, and why it’s one of the strongest foundations in healthcare education.

🔗 Read more: https://www.alhealthcarehs.org/resources-faqs/from-the-president/~board/jimmy-martin-articles/post/where-a-biomed-sciencespre-med-pathway-can-take-you
🔗 Explore the curriculum: https://www.alhealthcarehs.org/curriculum
🔗 Join a Virtual Info Session (March 31): https://www.alhealthcarehs.org/admissions/virtual-information-meetings

⏳ Applications close April 27. Don’t wait.

03/26/2026

National AHEC Week — Day 4: Healthcare workforce development starts early. Through AHEC Pathway programs, we introduce high school students across Alabama to healthcare careers—dental pathways, medical school tours, CNA training, and the Behavioral Health Integration Academy. When students can see themselves in these roles early, it can make all the difference for the future workforce.

National AHEC Organization Department of Family and Community Medicine

03/25/2026

National AHEC Week — Day 3: Meet David Boose, OMS-II, an AHEC Scholar and student at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. David shares why he joined AHEC Scholars—to collaborate interdisciplinarily with MD students and to help strengthen women’s health in rural Alabama.

National AHEC Organization Department of Family and Community Medicine

03/24/2026

National AHEC Week — Day 2: Hear from Dr. Bennett Tucker, East Central Alabama AHEC Scholars Coordinator, on how the AHEC Scholars Program is preparing students to provide high-quality care for rural patients across Alabama.

National AHEC Organization Department of Family and Community Medicine

03/23/2026

Join us as we celebrate National AHEC Week from March 23-27, highlighting the vital work of the Alabama AHEC Network in improving healthcare access and education across the state!

Stay tuned for features on how Alabama AHECs are making a difference!

National AHEC Organization Department of Family and Community Medicine

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

Today, we’re proud to spotlight Mike Anderson, a nominee for the 2025 Alumni/Advocate of the Year Award.

As an AHEC Scholar with East Central Alabama AHEC, Mike demonstrated strong leadership and a deep commitment to community health.

After enrolling at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, he became actively involved in service efforts across Alabama’s Black Belt region and other medically underserved areas.

He coordinated outreach opportunities, supported student engagement, and strengthened collaboration between AHEC staff and the Family Medicine Interest Group. His leadership also extended to service on the National AHEC Organization (NAO) Board of Directors, where he elevated student voices and championed rural training experiences.

Mike, your commitment to community health captures the spirit of AHEC in action. Congratulations on this honor!