The AHEC Mission
The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program seeks to improve the availability of health care professionals and improve access to quality health care in Ohio. The mission is accomplished through academic and community collaboration, by emphasizing primary care and focusing on underserved areas.
Preparing Health Care Professionals
Health care students gain experiences in rural and inner city communities.
Continuing Education Opportunities
Health care professionals in rural and inner city communities continue their education.
Addressing Community Needs
Communities gain access to health promotion and disease prevention education programs.
Recruiting Health Care Professionals
High school and college students, especially minority and disadvantaged, explore health care careers.
Solving Health Care Issues
AHEC programs work together to share information and projects.