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The AHEC Scholars Program is an opportunity for health professions students, of all disciplines, to participate in interprofessional education (IPE) healthcare activities. To become an AHEC Scholar visit our website:

https://www.swb-ahec.org/ahec-scholars

If you are interested in learning more about health professions, hands on learning and engaging with healthcare professionals the PEAAKS program is for you! Registration now open! For more information about PEAAKS please visit www.swb-ahec.org/peaaks or call 830.758.1111.

June

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JOSHUA'S STAGE

in collaboration with

Eagle Pass Heroes

It was wonderful to see all the children enjoy a full week of theater games, arts and crafts, music/dance and creating/acting a story! On behalf of Southwest Border AHEC we would like to thank Joshua's Stage for bringing this program to our community. A HUGE thank you also goes out to Eagle Pass Heroes because this wouldn't have been possible without their support!

USING THE CONNECT

Health Education Camp

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

-Summer Cohort-

July

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CHW & SCHOLARS IN ACTION!

AT MISSION BORDER HOPE

SWB AHEC CHW students and scholars provided insightful education and services at Mission: Border Hope free store! SWB AHEC would like to thank Mission Border Hope for the opportunity that was given to our soon to be Community Health Workers.

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER Certification Program

-Summer Cohort-

El dia 14 de Julio celebramos a todos los estudiantes de nuestro grupo de certificación/entrenamiento de verano Promotor de Salud/ Community Health Worker! Esto es un paso más hacia las cosas grandes que van a lograr! Su esfuerzo y su dedicación es admirable y les deseamos lo mejor en su siguiente proyectos! FELICIDADES!

SCIENCE ENRICHMENT SUMMER CAMP

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SWB AHEC hosted a four-day Science Enrichment camp on July 17-20th, 2023. Eagle Pass ISD Science teacher, Ms. Alejandra Martinez & Slo-Mo, facilitated a 4-day Science Enrichment Camp to incoming 4th- 6th graders! Students learned about physical and chemical changes and engaged in science enrichment activities. Thank you Ms. Alejandra Martinez for such a fun week!

Day 1: DNA Extraction

Day 2: Physical and Chemical Changes

Day 3: Egg-stronaut

Day 4: Shield Testing and Camp Wrap up!

USING THE CONNECT

Health Education Camp

HEALTH SCIENCE ENRICHMENT ACADEMY

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Health Science Enrichment Academy for the books! AHEC would like to congratulate all the students who participated during the Health Science Enrichment Academy! We are very proud of your accomplishment and are impressed with your level of knowledge and commitment. Thank you to all the organizations who contributed to make this happen- Department of State and Health Services, Southwest Texas College, Eagle Pass Waterworks, Back to Action Physical Therapy, United Medical Centers, Air Evac Lifeteam 57 - Eagle Pass, TX

Day 1: Public Health-

Special Topic

Day 2: Visiting SWTJC at Uvalde, TX

Day 3: Community Health

Day 4: Basic CPR Training Certification and Lifeteam 57 Airvac visit

HEALTH AND SCIENCE ENRICHMENT ACADEMY

-Program Wrap up-

August

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COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS IN ACTION!

-UMC and EP Nursing and Rehab-

Southwest Border AHEC newly trained and certified Community Health Workers in ACTION! Thank you United Medical Centers and Eagle Pass Nursing and Rehab for your collaboration in this effort!

SWB AHEC CHWs at NACHW

-August 04-

Building the next generation of CHW's!

SWB AHEC SCHOLARS RECRUITMENT

-August 22-

Successful AHEC Scholars recruitment at Southwest Texas College! About 100 students participated in the Registered Nursing and Licensed Vocational Nurse new student orientation. All students were provided with information regarding the AHEC Scholars program. The AHEC Scholars Program is an opportunity for students currently enrolled in a health professions school to participate in interprofessional education (IPE) healthcare activities. For more information visit https://www.swb-ahec.org/ahec-scholars OR email GONZALEZM31@UTHSCSA.EDu. Southwest Border AHEC wishes all incoming LVN/RN students at Southwest Texas College a great school year!