FRONTIER FOOTNOTES
Summer 2019
Katrina Hoff | Jannus, Inc. | (208) 947-4295 | [email protected]  | www.idahoahec.org
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Idaho AHECs have a lot going on that we want to share with you, our friends and partners. This edition is solely dedicated to Idaho AHEC activities. I will resume soliciting content from our partner academic institutions and other rural healthcare proponents in October. 

With warm regards,

Katrina Hoff, Director
SW ID AHEC
It's not too late! There's still time to register for this first- of-its- kind FREE student conference, but hurry! Registration closes Sunday night, August 4th.  

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Do you have an interest and passion for serving in rural or underserved communities? 

The AHEC Scholars Program is a nationwide certificate program designed to help students enrolled in health profession academic programs prepare for careers in rural and underserved communities. The FREE 2-year program offers online or in-person courses emphasizing a team-based approach to addressing health disparities. Applications for the 2019/2020 academic year are now open. Apply now!
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Calling Physicians, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners Who Teach

SW Idaho AHEC is a proud supporter of the Idaho WWAMI Faculty Development Workshop being held Saturday, October 5th from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM at University of Idaho, Boise - Idaho Water Center located at 322 E. Front Street; Boise, ID 83702. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Topics to include Faster, Easier, and Better Feedback, Chalk Talks to Teach in a Clinical Setting, Teaching Learners at Different Levels, Clinical Coaching Card, and more. Please note the workshop is open to all physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who teach. The event will qualify for 5 CME credits (approval pending).
 
REGISTER NOW! Seating is limited and at only $50 they will go fast!

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns please contact the Idaho WWAMI office at [email protected] or (208) 364-4546.

A talented team of AHEC Scholars are gearing up for the first Idaho Youth Opioid Conference.  
The group of Scholars have been invited to visit the Family Health Services in Burley on their way to the conference. This rural Federally Qualified Health Center hosts a fully integrated clinic in rural Idaho. The group will meet with CEO Aaron Houston and his talented providers to learn more about interprofessional practice in small towns. Students will gain first-hand knowledge of rural health concerns and mental health practices in primary care systems.
 
The North Idaho AHEC Scholars will be joining the SEID Scholars, through support of HRSA funding to tour the Center for Behavioral Health in Boise to learn more about Medication Assisted Therapy. While at the Center Scholars will have the opportunity to speak with front line clinicians about the challenges and benefits of MAT practice and substance use disorders. The clinic provides behavioral health support as well as methadone, suboxone and other therapies.
 
At the conference the Scholars will present their research on Idaho Good Samaritan Law and implications for Southeast Idaho healthcare professionals. The poster was compiled by a multidisciplinary team and include background information on Nalaxone, public safety and local considerations.
North Idaho AHEC has a New Director

Liz Bryant was recently named the new Director for the North Idaho AHEC. As a long-time resident of North Idaho, Liz is passionate about the healthcare needs of the state, particularly its rural and underserved communities. Before joining the WWAMI team in July 2019, Liz served as the Pre-Health Professions Program Coordinator at the University of Idaho, supporting undergraduate students from a wide range of academic majors; she is honored to have received both regional and national recognition for her commitment to student service. 

Prior to that, Liz served more than 10 years as Administrator of an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/ID). This experience instilled a strong appreciation for the value of inter-professional collaboration, which she believes starts with a foundation of inter-professional education. 

Additionally, Liz has been a volunteer with the Latah County Board of Community Guardians for 12 years, the last six as Chair of the Board. These combined experiences have highlighted some of the many areas of need that residents of North Idaho face, including access to preventive care and mental health services. Please join us in welcoming Liz to the Idaho AHEC family!
 This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U77HP03022, for the WWAMI Area Health Education (WWAMI AHEC) Program Office and its five regional Centers in the total amount of $639,012 for the 2018-19 fiscal year (with a 1:1 total match of $639,012 from non-federally funded governmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.