Southern Utah AHEC

02/05/2026

Calling all UHS students! 🩺⛳️

Looking to bolster your CV with unique clinical experience and networking? Join us for the Clubs & Scrubs golf events this spring and summer!

This is more than just a volunteer opportunity; it’s a chance to step outside the classroom and engage directly with local doctors and healthcare professionals in a relaxed, scenic environment.

Details:

Dates: April 4th OR June 6th (you are also welcome to volunteer at both events)

Location: Green Springs Golf Course | St. George, UT

Your Role: Assist with event setup/cleanup and interact with participants and medical professionals.

Don't miss out on building valuable connections for your future medical career.

👉 Sign up here: bit.ly/clubsandscrubs

02/03/2026

Calling all Utah nursing professionals! 🌟 🩺

You have the opportunity to apply for FREE preceptor career training! Participants will earn stipends, swag, CNE credit, and more. Scholarships are also available for those interested in attending nursing conferences (swipe to learn more).

To register, scan the QR codes or enter the provided links in your browser. Multiple sessions are available, but spots are limited. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your career!

01/28/2026

Addressing Rural Mental Health at the Community Level

Join the Utah Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium – Collaborative Care Model for this month’s Integrative Primary Care and Substance Use Disorder ECHO, featuring COMET (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory).

Presenter: Maret Felzien, MA
Date: February 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM (MT)
CMEs Available

This session will explore how COMET was developed and how it strengthens social connection and mental and emotional health at the community level, with a particular focus on rural communities. Attendees will learn how the program can be shared locally and review its demonstrated impact.

Zoom Registration
Meeting ID: 969 9531 3847
Passcode: 123456

Questions? Contact megan.mcclure@nurs.utah.edu

01/27/2026

A job is now open in Bicknell, UT! 🥾
Learn more and apply at 3RNET.org

01/16/2026

Mark your calendars for the January Lunch and Learn, hosted by our very own Utah Center for Rural Health! Join us on Zoom to learn from Dr. Rebekah Perkins about her person-directed approach for aging patients.

Date: January 21, 2026
Time: Noon - 1pm MST
Registration: bit.ly/perkinslunchandlearn

Be sure to secure your spot at the provided link or by scanning the QR code. We can't wait to learn with you!

01/14/2026

A position is now open in Price, UT. ⛰️
To learn more and apply, please visit 3RNET.org

01/13/2026

Don't miss out on a chance to advance your nursing career! 💼

Utah professionals may be eligible for training at no cost. Swipe to read more about each session and scan the QR codes to apply.

01/12/2026

Join the Integrative Primary Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment ECHO on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 12:00 pm MT for "Barriers to Routine Screening for Abuse of Older Adults in Rural Outpatient Settings" presented by Chris Gravett, LCSW.
In this presentation, the speaker will share experiences addressing abuse of vulnerable adults in Utah. In rural counties where opioid misuse is a significant and ongoing issue, resources are limited and barriers to care are substantial. These conditions raise an important question: how can vulnerable patients be better supported when systems are strained and options are few.
The speaker will draw on both research and personal experience to explore these challenges and will reflect on the factors that sustain ongoing engagement in this work, particularly when the scope of the problem feels overwhelming.
Register here to receive the Zoom link and join the discussion: https://utah-health.zoom.us/.../tJIkfuyrrzgiHtOg6u7jqBzZc...
Questions? Contact megan.mcclure@nurs.utah.edu.

12/30/2025

📣 Big news for rural healthcare in Utah!

Our state is set to receive more than $195 million in federal funding to strengthen and modernize healthcare services in rural communities across Utah. This investment will expand access to care, support healthcare workforce development, and upgrade critical facilities and technology—bringing high-quality care closer to home for thousands of Utahns. 

This funding is part of the broader Rural Health Transformation Program, a landmark federal initiative aimed at improving health outcomes, boosting care delivery infrastructure, and building stronger, more resilient rural health systems nationwide. 

🔗 Read the full article: https://www.abc4.com/news/health/utah-funding-modernize-rural-healthcare/
Let’s celebrate this important step forward for rural health access and the communities that depend on it!

Utah is receiving more than $195 million to support and modernize health care in the state’s rural communities.

12/11/2025

Our UCRH team had an amazing time at our Winter Retreat ❄️🎉

We kicked off the excitement with an exhilarating escape room challenge, followed by a delicious lunch from Lamy's Mexican Grill. And of course, we couldn’t miss our signature "Left-Right-Center" game and the holiday gift exchange!

We love celebrating together and wish everyone a joyful holiday season!

12/11/2025

Proud to see our Assistant Director, Carrie Torgersen, representing Utah in 3RNET’s State Highlight series!
Carrie does incredible work supporting rural health, and we’re grateful for the chance to showcase the Beehive State.

12/08/2025

A position has opened up in Salt Lake City, UT! 🌆
To learn more or apply, please visit 3RNET.org.