Creating a Diverse Healthcare Workforce

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"Erie Niagara AHEC has helped me solidify what I want to pursue as a career. From visiting research labs to understanding how medical school works, my love for the healthcare field has grown immensely. I appreciate everything this opportunity has brought forth."

Muhsinah, Pre-Med Student

Erie Niagara AHEC Spotlight

Apply now for FREE doula services!

Are you a Medicaid-eligible Black or Brown mother in Erie county? Would you like doula services to help you through your prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum journey at no charge?

If so, apply at the link below by December 9th to be connected with a doula!

Please contact mackley@erieniagaraahec.org with questions.

Apply here

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Erie Niagara AHEC is proud to partner with The Princeton Review for grad test prep to provide better results, in less time, at a lower cost. The Princeton Review covers everything prospective graduate students need for the best possible MCAT, NCLEX-RN, GRE, and DAT preparations.

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Upcoming Events

Thu 09 Feb
Harm Reduction and Opioid Use Disorder
Virtual Event: Zoom
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Feb 09, 2:00 PM – Feb 10, 3:30 PM
Virtual Event: Zoom
Cheryll Moore speaks on harm reduction and Opioid Use Disorder.
Tue 21 Feb
The Teach Back Method
Zoom Webinar
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Feb 21, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Zoom Webinar
Communication mistakes account for the majority of medical errors. Learn skills to ensure medical information is clearly understood by patients.
Thu 23 Feb
HIV, Substance Use, and Social Justice
Training
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Feb 23, 7:00 PM
Training
Wed 01 Mar
History of Opioid Use in the U.S.
Virtual Event: Zoom
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Mar 01, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Virtual Event: Zoom
David Herzberg, Ph.D., speaks on the history of opioid use in America.
Thu 02 Mar
Creating an LGBTQ-Affirming Practice
Training
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Mar 02, 12:00 PM – Mar 03, 1:00 PM
Training
Tue 07 Mar
Providing Care to Transgender Adolescents & Young Adults
Training
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Mar 07, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Training
Tue 14 Mar
Teens and Opioid Use Disorder
Virtual Event: Zoom
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Mar 14, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Virtual Event: Zoom
Ashley Gerda will discuss the challenges of educating teens on Opioid Use Disorder and the dangers of fentanyl in street drugs.
Tue 21 Mar
Introduction to Cultural Competency
Zoom Webinar
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Mar 21, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Zoom Webinar
Culturally competent health care improves patient safety, communication, and satisfaction. Learn strategies to implement culturally competent practices.
Tue 18 Apr
Intermediate Cultural Competency
Zoom Webinar
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Apr 18, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Zoom Webinar
Learn the benefits to and elements of becoming a culturally competent healthcare organization.
Wed 19 Apr
Fentanyl: The Changing Face of the Opioid Crisis
Location is TBD
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Apr 19, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location is TBD
Joshua Lynch speaks on the growing challenge of fentanyl and harm reduction.
Tue 02 May
Health Literacy
Zoom Webinar
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May 02, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Zoom Webinar
Low health literacy is pervasive across all populations. Learn about health literacy and how to address the problem.