About

Erie Niagara AHEC is dedicated to creating a diverse healthcare workforce and well-informed community. Our educational programs address community health issues such as maternal health, opioid use, and health literacy. By joining forces with health professionals, high schools, universities, and students, we aim to expand the pipeline of student to professional networks within the Buffalo-Niagara region.

Erie Niagara AHEC offers educational programs to high school and college students that develop skills and encourage entry into healthcare professions. Additional programs include continuing education and training programs for current health professionals. Erie Niagara AHEC also provides community education events on important health topics including health literacy, opioid use, and maternal health. Our programs offer something for everyone!

"I believe that this program is sculpting me to be the type of health professional I want to become. It has given me real-world experience in engaging patients and how to go about providing effective intervention."

Kofi, AHEC Scholar

Our Mission

We empower solutions to achieve healthcare

equity in our community.

Our Mission

Our Vision

We envision a community where all members receive quality, equitable healthcare.

Our Values

Community – We believe in creating community by providing safe and welcoming spaces for the people we serve to have a voice, create connections, and feel supported.

Quality – We embrace a commitment to quality that ensures our programs and services have a meaningful impact on the people we serve.

Diversity – We strive to model diversity within our organization and to be intentional in ensuring the healthcare workforce represents the community it serves.

Equity – We understand and respect that individual lived experiences create different needs and seek to create equity by developing pathways to meet those needs.

Collaboration – We believe that improving health equity is a collaborative and reciprocal effort to develop solutions that raise all boats – for the people we serve, our partners, and the community.