Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center

11/10/2025

👩‍⚕️💬 Ask. Advise. Refer.
It’s that simple — and it can make a life-changing difference!

Healthcare providers, when you Ask about tobacco use, Advise patients to quit, and Refer them to our free cessation services, you’re connecting them to the support they need to take the next step toward a healthier future.

💡 We’re here to help!
Gulfcoast South AHEC offers free group quit sessions and ongoing support for anyone ready to quit tobacco. Let’s work together to make our communities stronger and smoke-free!

11/07/2025

🍂It’s No Tobacco November! 🦃
Quit the smoke, not the pumpkin pie.

Join one of our free group quit classes and start the holiday season tobacco-free.

See our November cessation class schedule below and sign up today!

11/06/2025

Gulfcoast South AHEC is pleased to share an upcoming Veteran’s Day Open House hosted by The Roskamp Institute on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.

This free event highlights the Institute’s vital research on Traumatic Brain Injury, Gulf War Illness, PTSD, and Alzheimer’s Disease—areas that significantly impact our veteran community.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:
• Engage in a Q&A with lead researchers
• Participate in guided lab tours
• Enjoy light refreshments

📍 The Roskamp Institute
2040 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota, FL 34243

🔗 Register here: Roskampinstitute.org/openhouse

We encourage you to share this event within your networks and help raise awareness about the incredible research being conducted right here in our community.

11/03/2025

🌟 REACH Intern Spotlight: Emma T.! 🌟

We’re excited to highlight Emma T., a true superstar in our REACH Student Programs!

Emma has gone above and beyond in her internship, demonstrating incredible dedication, curiosity, and passion for exploring careers in healthcare. Her commitment embodies the spirit of REACH—inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals!

👏 Join us in celebrating Emma and her achievements. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she will accomplish!

10/31/2025

🍁 Our November Newsletter just dropped — and it’s stuffed with all the good things (no leftovers required)!

Inside, you’ll find:
✨ Highlights from our community programs
🩺 Free upcoming provider trainings
🚭 Our November Tobacco Cessation Class schedule

Stay in the know, get inspired, and help us spread the word about living tobacco-free and supporting healthier communities. 💙

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10/30/2025

Turning Points’ 27th Annual Stand Down Event! ✨

We’re proud to announce that our Tobacco Program and Opioid Education Project will be attending Turning Points’ 27th Annual Stand Down Event!

This important community event brings together organizations and service providers to offer essential support to veterans and non-veterans at risk of experiencing homelessness.

At Gulfcoast South AHEC, we believe in the power of collaboration. By joining forces with our community partners, we’re working to create lasting impact and deliver hope where it’s needed most.

Whether you’re seeking assistance or want to support your neighbors, we invite you to take part in this special day of connection and compassion.

10/24/2025

We love our REACH Health Careers Academies! 💙

Students from across our region had the opportunity to explore healthcare careers firsthand at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, DeSoto Memorial Hospital, and HCA Florida Blake Hospital this past summer. 🏥✨

Thank you to our incredible partners for inspiring the next generation of healthcare heroes! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

10/23/2025

Teamwork makes the mission thrive! 💪

Our GSAHEC team met with Gulfcoast North Area Health Education Center for a collaborative meeting focused on sharing ideas, building connections, and continuing our joint efforts to promote health education and support our communities.

We’re grateful for partnerships that inspire and strengthen the work we do every day! 💙

10/22/2025

It’s not just about what you breath — sometimes, it’s what’s left behind. 👀

Have you heard of this before?
Drop a 👍 if you have or a 😮 if it’s new to you!

10/16/2025

⏰ Our next training is just days away!

Ever wondered how substances like tobacco, vaping, hookah, or cannabis really affect the brain? 🧠
Join us next Tuesday for a free live webinar where we’ll dive into the science behind it all.

📅 October 21, 2025 | 12:00–1:00 PM EST
🎙️ Angela M. Hill, Pharm.D., CRPh, FAACP
🎓 Earn 1.0 CE Credit

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and earn CE credit — it’s almost here!

👉 Save your spot now:

Learning Objectives: 1. Compare the mechanistic ways tobacco from cigarettes, vaping, hookah, and cannabis affect brain function 2. Describe the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias 3. Explain how tobacco use can increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias 4...

10/08/2025

🎃 This October, treat yourself to better health — no tricks!
Join one of our FREE Tobacco Free Florida Group Quit Classes and take the first step toward a tobacco-free life. 🍁

You’ll get:
✅ FREE patches, gum, and lozenges
✅ Support from trained specialists
✅ A group that cheers you on every step of the way

Make this the month you say goodbye to tobacco for good — and hello to a healthier you! 💪
📅 Check out our October schedule below and call 866-534-7909 to register today.