Relief for Puerto Rico & Mexico: How to Help

After the devastating natural disasters affecting Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Mexico, let's all come together to help and provide much needed relief to our brothers and sisters.

There are many different ways to contribute including volunteering, dropping of supplies, or making a financial donation. Below are a list of reputable initiatives and informative sources to take action. Empire State Relief and Recovery Effort for Puerto Rico from Governor Cuomo Acacia's Network DonatePuertoRico.com Urban Health Plan Disaster Relief Fund Where and What to Donate in NYC Bronx Donation Drive on 9/30 for Puerto Rico & Mexico The New York Times: "How to Help Puerto Rico and Other Islands After Hurricane Maria" *CALL-TO-ACTION: Call the Speaker Paul Ryan and have your voice heard! Ask him to immediately send additional resources and staff to Puerto Rico to aid outlying communities. Phone: (202) 225-0600 Website

Featured Job Opportunities

Apply for these jobs and many more on our website's job board: ・ Chief Executive Officer, University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics ・ Senior Director of Revenue Cycle, Howard University Hospital ・ Medical Doctor – Primary Care, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ・ Senior Associate Dean for Administration, College of Medicine - SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Leaders on the Move

Manager's NYC Event: Bridging the Gap in Access to Healthcare on Oct. 12th Hosted by AHHE's Managers Council and Canon, this forum will gather healthcare managers and directors along with other health professionals to discuss the challenges of a hospital CEO ensuring equity of care to the community. Other topics include how the formulation of strategic partnerships between the private and public sector can help bridge the gap in access to healthcare. Food and refreshments will be provided to participants. This is a free event. Register Here

Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with NYC Mayor at Gracie Mansion On Wednesday, September 27, AHHE was cordially invited to a Latinx Reception to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady of NYC, Charlene McCray. Pictured (L-R): George Zeppenfeldt, AHHE President & CEO, Dr. Mirian Zavala, DNS, RN, AHHE Board Member & Policy Chair, Geraldine Massuh, MPH, AHHE Associate Director & Board Member, and Paul Bousquet, BBA, AHHE Director & Board Member.

In September, AHHE became an Association Member of the Institute for Diversity in Health Management of the American Hospital Association (AHA). We would like to note that AHHE has been a founding and statutory member of the Institute since its inception. For more information on the Institute, please visit diversityconnection.org .

Apply Today! 2018 AHHE Mentorship Program

Applications for both mentees and mentors are now open! The mentee application is open to current undergraduate or graduate students in the New York metropolitan area interested in healthcare leadership. Applicants must be available for the duration of the program from January – June 2018. For any questions, email: ypc@ahhe.org . Deadline for both applications: December 15, 2017, 5pm EST

Student Application

Mentor Application

Sponsors & Partners

ARE YOU USING YOUR BENEFITS AS A 2017-18 AWARDS PARTNER? As an Awards supporter, have you posted your free and unlimited job postings? If not, email us at info@ahhe.org for your coupon code. Also, any organization may post their health events for free on our Health Events calendar by just forwarding the date/event name/location to sbenitez@ahhe.org . George Zeppenfeldt-Cestero, President & CEO Geraldine Massuh, MPH, Editor-in-Chief

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