Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center

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Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center

At Blue Ridge AHEC, our mission is to support the recruitment, education, training and retention of

Blue Ridge AHEC partners with local communities and educators to recruit students into health careers, assists students pursuing health professions degrees in gaining a quality educational experience, and provides continuing education for practicing health professionals in northwest Georgia.

11/04/2025

Congratulations to Cindy Ward for her recent completion of our RN Reentry Program! We are so grateful for GI North for hosting Cindy for her 160 clinical hours. They are wonderful partners! Thank you to Cindy's preceptors as well. We are thankful for you! Best of luck on your journey, Cindy!

10/24/2025

Blue Ridge AHEC attended the Creekview High School Career Fair on Thursday, October 23.

Stacey Mullis, our Healthcare Education Coordinator provided students with a digital link to the newly released Health Careers in Georgia manual where students can research over 80 healthcare careers. Students also enjoyed a fun activity that allowed them to test their luck at our prize wheel!

Hats off to Creekview High School for hosting a well planned and organized career fair!

10/03/2025

Visit the 2025 Coosa Valley Fair and check out Blue Ridge AHEC's Health Display Exhibit! Stacey Mullis, our Health Education Coordinator, created a fun scene to educate about the need for more healthcare professionals and provide education requirements for each career. Visitors to the fair can scan a QR code in the display to access the 2025-2027 Health Careers in Georgia manual, which profiles over 80 careers, along with training programs and financial aid opportunities for each.

Requirements for the displays were very strict, but Blue Ridge AHEC exceeded expectations and brought home the Blue Ribbon!!!

09/27/2025

Congratulations to another Blue Ridge beauty!!! ♥️ Claire Washington, daughter of Kristie Washington (Blue Ridge AHEC’s RN Re-entry and Continuing Education Coordinator) is the gorgeous new Homecoming Queen for Anderson County High School in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky!!

09/13/2025

Congratulations to Jazmine Hunter, daughter of our assistant director, Mandy Hunter and her husband, Henry! ♥️ Jazmine is the beautiful new Homecoming Queen for Sonoraville High School!!!

09/05/2025

Congratulations to Bethany Florence on her recent completion of our RN Reentry Program! A huge shoutout to Forsyth County Schools and to Alee, for serving as her preceptor! We are so grateful for your partnership. Good luck Bethany!

09/04/2025

Join Mercer University School of Medicine, its Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center and CWC Alliance for a free, full-day conference addressing the opioid crisis in rural communities. This event is designed for physicians, health care professionals, counselors, social workers and advocates.

Sept. 18, 2025 | 9AM-5PM
Mercer University - Macon Campus

Topics include:
🔸CWC Alliance's Opioid Crisis Response
🔸Impact of Addiction on Medicine
🔸Understanding Prescription Drug Monitoring
🔸The State of the Fentanyl Crisis in Georgia

🔗Register Today - Space is Limited: garuralhealth.link/CWC

🔸Credits: 6.5 CME/CNE credits available. Certificates will be available for behavioral health providers.

09/03/2025

High school students - Register now to participate in this year’s Doctor for a Day event on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM at Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia!

The Young Physician Initiative (YPI) is a student-led program dedicated to inspiring and mentoring the next generation of healthcare providers. Their mission is to expand access, exposure, and guidance for high school students interested in medicine—especially those from underserved and rural areas. Through programs like Doctor for a Day, YPI aims to help students envision themselves as future physicians and leaders in healthcare.

This event will give students the opportunity to:
• Participate in hands-on medical activities, such as sheep brain dissections and clinical skills practice
• Engage in a case study discussion guided by medical students and faculty
• Connect with peers who share a passion for healthcare careers

Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and students may register directly using the included QR code/link on the flyer below.

09/02/2025

Blue Ridge AHEC Scholars participated in this year’s HIM+Women Fair hosted by the 100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest Georgia, Inc. and the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition on Saturday, August 16th. Students got a first-hand look at the benefits of community health and the enormous impact of access to services. Thank you to all of our AHEC Scholars and community partners who worked together to make this event a huge success!

08/31/2025

Sign Up Today! Rural Autism ECHO - Strategies for Improving Health Care for Autistic Patients in Rural Georgia
🔗garuralhealth.link/AutismECHO

🔸July 30, 2025 | Autism Review
🔸August 27, 2025 | Developmental Milestones and Autism Detection
🔸September 24, 2025 | Brain Development and Early Intervention Therapies
🔸October 29, 2025 | Conditions that Co-Occur with Autism
🔸November 19, 2025 | EarliPoint and Biomarkers of Autism
🔸January 28, 2026 | School Services for Autistic Children
🔸February 25, 2026 | Providing Health Care for Autistic Patients and Frequently Used Medications
🔸March 25, 2026 | Support for Autistic Young Adults
🔸April 29, 2026 | Challenging Behaviors in Autism
🔸May 27, 2026 | Autism in Rural Spaces

08/29/2025

We had wonderful fall-like weather for our AHEC Night at the Rome Emperors! Thank you to all who joined us for the evening. We can't wait till next year! ❤⚾️❤ Congratulations to GHC Dental Hygiene Student Caroline Abney, who won our drawing for a $100 Visa gift card at the game!

08/28/2025

Congratulations to Amy Meyer on her recent completion of our RN Reentry Program! Thank you to Academy Orthopedics and Spencer Bennett for serving as her preceptor. We are grateful to you! Good luck, Amy and thank you for choosing us!

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7 Ivy Street NE
Rome, GA
30161

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http://www.blueridgeahec.org/

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