The Central New York Area Health Education Center (CNYAHEC)

11/14/2025

Supporting Rural Mental Health Education Through OARS

CNYAHEC’s Older Adult Rural Mental and Behavioral Healthcare Workforce Support Program (OARS) — in partnership with the New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) and the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation — extends its appreciation to the Central Square and Westhill School Districts, who recently hosted OARS educational presentations for their students.

Through these sessions, students explored career pathways in mental and behavioral healthcare, learned about mental health prevalence and stigma reduction, and discovered how creative arts can serve as a therapeutic modality. The program also highlighted the unique challenges and opportunities faced by older adults in rural communities and encouraged students to engage with these populations through community connection and support.

To bring this interactive presentation to your school or community center, visit:
👉 https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/nZaRQlp/OARSCE

11/12/2025

CNYAHEC would like to thank the Sandra & Bill Pomeroy Center for Community & Wellness at Crouse Health for hosting a free, in-person, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Training, on Monday, November 10th, 2025. It's a spacious venue with amazing presentation assets!

MHFA is an evidence-based training program administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.

We look forward to the next session of MHFA they are hosting Thursday, December 18th, 2025, 9:00am-3:00pm

📍 Location: 5404 South Bay Rd., N. Syracuse, NY 13212

📅 Date(s): Thursday, December, 18th, 2025

🕒 Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
*2 Hours of Pre-Work Required*

🥪 Free Lunch & Refreshments! ☕

This immersive and inclusive workshop is perfect for healthcare professionals, educators, community advocates, and human service workers.

11/11/2025

🌟Sign up for the November 19th Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program live session to learn how you can get your tuition and support covered and take the next step toward a career in health, behavioral health, or social care.

Want to make an impact in your community and grow professionally? - don’t miss your chance to learn how to get started!

The CPT Program is here to support your journey from enrollment to job placement.

Join us for a Live Info Session to learn more about:
✅ Program Overview & Eligibility
👣 CPT Participant Journey
📝 Enrollment Process
📍 Residency Requirements & Application Details
💰 Covered Costs & What’s Not Included
❓ Live Q&A — get your questions answered!

📅 Wednesday, November 19, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🔗 Registration required: healthcareersnow.org/cpt

🎯 Take control of your future. Get informed, get supported, and get started with the CPT Program.

Can’t make it live? No worries — the session will be recorded and posted on our website.

11/05/2025

CNYAHEC invites you to a free, in-person, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Training. MHFA is an evidence-based training program administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.

📍 Location: 5404 South Bay Rd., N. Syracuse, NY 13212

📅 Date(s): Monday, November, 10th, 2025

🕒 Time: 8:00am - 3:30pm

🥪 Free Lunch & Refreshments! ☕

This immersive and inclusive workshop is perfect for healthcare professionals, educators, community advocates, and human service workers..

What You’ll Gain:

✔️ Expanded knowledge of the signs, symptoms, & risk factors of mental and behavioral health challenges.

✔️ Identify appropriate professionals and self-help resources.

✔️ Increase confidence in & likelihood to help an individual in distress.

✔️ Increased mental wellbeing.

🔗 Reserve your spot now – space is limited!

11/03/2025

CNYAHEC invites you to a free, in-person, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Training. MHFA is an evidence-based training program administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.

📍 Location: 5404 South Bay Rd., N. Syracuse, NY 13212

📅 Date(s): Monday, November, 11th, 2025

🕒 Time: 8:00am - 3:30pm

🥪 Free Lunch & Refreshments! ☕

This immersive and inclusive workshop is perfect for healthcare professionals, educators, community advocates, and human service workers..

What You’ll Gain:

✔️ Expanded knowledge of the signs, symptoms, & risk factors of mental and behavioral health challenges.

✔️ Identify appropriate professionals and self-help resources.

✔️ Increase confidence in & likelihood to help an individual in distress.

✔️ Increased mental wellbeing.

🔗 Reserve your spot now – space is limited!

10/30/2025

👏 Thank you to our amazing medical student volunteers, Audrey Roosevelt, Alex Rodriguez, Leann Nicholas, Barbara Santos, and Joseph Knudsen from Upstate Medical University for leading suturing and stop the bleed workshops for Central Square middle schoolers!

Your guidance and enthusiasm helped spark students’ interest in healthcare and showed them how rewarding a career in medicine can be. We’re grateful for your time, mentorship, and passion for inspiring the next generation! 💉🩺

10/17/2025

Join us for a FREE health webinar on Beyond Aging: Recognizing Possible Signs of Dementia in Older Adults in Rural Areas

🔹 Tuesday, November 18th | 12:00 PM EST
🎙️ Presented by Christopher Norman, PhD(c), NP

🩺 Earn Free CE Credits

Gain valuable insights on how ageism, cultural bias, perception, cognitive impairment, the warning signs of cognitive impairment, and available resources, can influence treatment for older adults.

📍 Register now via QR code or our link tree!

Your hub for statewide Continuing Education

10/08/2025

🌟 Two—count ’em, TWO—Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program live sessions are coming your way! Sign up today to learn how you can get your tuition covered, the support you deserve, and the push you need to grow professionally while making a lasting impact in your community.

Register at healthcareersnow.org/cpt for an upcoming session:

📅 Wednesday, October 15, 2025
🕒 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

📅 Wednesday, October 22, 2025
🕒 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Join us to learn more about:
✅ Program Overview & Eligibility
👣 CPT Participant Journey
📝 Enrollment Process
📍 Residency Requirements & Application Details
💰 Covered Costs & What’s Not Included
❓ Live Q&A — get your questions answered!

🎯 Take control of your future. Get informed, get supported, and get started with the CPT Program.

09/16/2025

Join us for a FREE health webinar on Enhancing the Healthcare Response
to Domestic Violence 🔹

📅 Thursday, October 16th | 12:00 PM EST
🎙️ Presented by Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier
🩺 Earn Free CE Credits

Gain valuable insights on the health effects and costs associated with intimate partner violence.

📍 Register now: https://conta.cc/4m09Oam

Want to sign up for all the webinars in the "Building Better Health" series? Follow this link! https://conta.cc/4oY4mHz

Learning objectives: - Learn different forms of domestic violence and commons tactics used - Understand health effects and costs associated with intimate partner violence - Understand why building relationships with local DV providers is so important - Briefly discuss potential policies, practices,....

09/10/2025

09/05/2025

CNYAHEC invites you to a free, in-person, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Training for Older Adults. MHFA is an evidence-based training program administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.

📍 Location: 2877 County Route 17 Williamstown, NY 13493

📅 Date(s): W. 10/1/25, Th.10/2/25
*Must attend both dates*

🕒 Time: 8:00am - 12:30pm

🥪 Free Lunch & Refreshments! ☕

This immersive and inclusive workshop is perfect for healthcare professionals, educators, community advocates, and human service workers..

What You’ll Gain:

✔️ Expanded knowledge of the signs, symptoms, & risk factors of mental and behavioral health challenges.

✔️ Identify appropriate professionals and self-help resources.

✔️ Increase confidence in & likelihood to help an individual in distress.

✔️ Increased mental wellbeing.

🔗 Reserve your spot now – space is limited!

09/02/2025

✨ As we close out another incredible year of the AHEC Scholars program, we’re excited to spotlight the amazing individuals who have completed their journey with us!

🩺 Today’s feature: Anna Mann!

Anna Mann is from Gibson Island, MD originally. She grew up in a culturally diverse home with parents from The Netherlands and Peru. Ever since high school She has been interested in public and global health. Since then, Anna received a BS in Biology and Latin American, Latino & Iberian Studies from the University of Richmond. She is currently pursuing a combined MD/MPH degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University. In conjunction with my degree, she has a micro credential from The Rural and Underserved Service Track (TRUST) and continue to explore her passions for public health, rural health, and reproductive health. She has done global health work in Peru, Ecuador, and Thailand and hopes to continue this in her future career. In the greater Syracuse area, Anna has worked closely with the Rahma Free Health Clinic, Eastern Farm Workers Association, Upstate outpatient pharmacy services, and The Nappi Center for International Health. Her current research and interests include yoga and mindfulness, reproductive health and justice, chronic pelvic pain, substance use disorder and harm reduction in the ED setting and beyond, and rural and underserved access to and utilization of medications.

Want to learn more about what it means to be an AHEC Scholar? 👉 https://cnyahec.org/ahec-scholars-new/