Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center

We improve the health of our region through education

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Are you a high school or pre-dental undergraduate student interested in oral health? Spend the day with us on the University of Kentucky campus and explore exciting opportunities in dentistry.
Apply here: https://t.co/oADbpF0Vo1

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Another day, another chance to see our hardworking students in action! Zoie spent time in Richmond this week with Dr. Salyers and Abby, a PA student rotating in the area.

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Berea students attended a summer enrichment program to learn more about health career fields. Southern Ky AHEC student intern Tonya and Health Careers Coordinator Taylor led a class on DNA and its role in the human body.

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Southern AHEC Health Occupations Today Expo 2025 https://t.co/k1ozdGSZ6F via @YouTube

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Jake visited the Laurel County Center for Innovation (CFI) in Kentucky, where he delivered an in-depth presentation on suturing techniques to Mrs. Dagley's 9th–12th grade students, offering them valuable hands-on experience in clinical medical procedures.

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Next Nurse – Class 4: Students took a major step forward in clinical skills by learning how to start IVs, administer blood, and properly use a tourniquet.

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AHEC Summer Camps registration is OPEN!
Apply here: https://t.co/Wg69iwu9xU

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Today, the AHEC staff dove into some hands-on learning with our brand-new SimJr!

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Southern AHEC staff presented the 'Radon on the Radar' research poster today at Appalachian Research Day in Corbin, KY. The project, Residents Acting to Detect and Alleviate Radon (RADAR), is led by UK BREATHE and funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

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Early Detection = Better Outcomes! The five-year survival rate for many cancers when caught early is at least 90%. Early detection of cancer can mean less extensive treatment, more treatment options and better chances of survival. Learn more: https://t.co/2bFVnufnmH

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Join us in celebrating National AHEC Week!

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Today, Jake had the privilege of spending time with all the amazing 9th-12th graders at Knox Central High School. Students had an amazing time exploring the MEGA Body, diving into the fascinating world of health careers.

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Jake attended Somerset High School’s Club Day, where AHEC guest speaker Courtney Edwards from Somerset Community College's MLT program facilitated activities focused on urology and rheumatoid factor testing.

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Saturday marked our very first Next Nurse meeting at ARH, and it was a blast! We had amazing students from Knox County ATC join us, and they kicked things off with an exciting tour of the hospital. A perfect way to start their nursing journey!

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Kentucky Advocacy Day Celebrates AHEC Impact and Honors Representative Josh Bray
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Apply for UK's Summer Enrichment Program.
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Jake was at Lincoln County ATC in Mrs. Mays classes on 11/18 with our operation game! Students played operation while also learning about multiple health careers tied to each game piece.

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Join our AHEC Scholars Program Today!
Applications are OPEN!
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