Alabama AHEC Network

03/26/2026

National AHEC Week — Day 4: Healthcare workforce development starts early. Through AHEC Pathway programs, we introduce high school students across Alabama to healthcare careers—dental pathways, medical school tours, CNA training, and the Behavioral Health Integration Academy. When students can see themselves in these roles early, it can make all the difference for the future workforce.

National AHEC Organization Department of Family and Community Medicine

03/25/2026

National AHEC Week — Day 3: Meet David Boose, OMS-II, an AHEC Scholar and student at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. David shares why he joined AHEC Scholars—to collaborate interdisciplinarily with MD students and to help strengthen women’s health in rural Alabama.

National AHEC Organization Department of Family and Community Medicine

03/24/2026

National AHEC Week — Day 2: Hear from Dr. Bennett Tucker, East Central Alabama AHEC Scholars Coordinator, on how the AHEC Scholars Program is preparing students to provide high-quality care for rural patients across Alabama.

National AHEC Organization Department of Family and Community Medicine

03/23/2026

Join us as we celebrate National AHEC Week from March 23-27, highlighting the vital work of the Alabama AHEC Network in improving healthcare access and education across the state!

Stay tuned for features on how Alabama AHECs are making a difference!

National AHEC Organization Department of Family and Community Medicine

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

Today, we’re proud to spotlight Mike Anderson, a nominee for the 2025 Alumni/Advocate of the Year Award.

As an AHEC Scholar with East Central Alabama AHEC, Mike demonstrated strong leadership and a deep commitment to community health.

After enrolling at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, he became actively involved in service efforts across Alabama’s Black Belt region and other medically underserved areas.

He coordinated outreach opportunities, supported student engagement, and strengthened collaboration between AHEC staff and the Family Medicine Interest Group. His leadership also extended to service on the National AHEC Organization (NAO) Board of Directors, where he elevated student voices and championed rural training experiences.

Mike, your commitment to community health captures the spirit of AHEC in action. Congratulations on this honor!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Alabama AHEC!

This season, we’re especially grateful for our healthcare students, preceptors, educators, and community partners across the state who work tirelessly to support and uplift Alabama’s rural and underserved communities. Your dedication strengthens our mission and builds a healthier future for all.

Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, safe, and joyful holiday!

11/20/2025

Happy National Rural Health Day!
Today, the Alabama AHEC Network proudly celebrates the strength, resilience, and innovation of our rural communities.

Our work across the state—from training future healthcare professionals to expanding access in underserved areas—reflects the vital role rural health plays in Alabama’s future.

Main Event of the Day:
Join at 1 PM CST for “Connected and Protected: The Power of Rural Cybersecurity,” hosted by NOSORH.
Learn how experts from the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity, Dakota State University, Google, and Madison Regional Health System are protecting rural communities from evolving cyber threats.

Register now: https://powerofrural.org/rural-cybersecurity/

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Alabama AHEC!

No tricks here—just treats for the future of healthcare!

Whether you’re dressing up as a doctor, dentist, or disease detective, we’re celebrating all the spooky-smart students, preceptors, and professionals who make Alabama’s healthcare pipeline stronger every day.

Stay safe, stay spooky, and don’t forget to brush after all that candy!

10/27/2025

The Alabama AHEC Network was proud to sponsor the Rural Primary Care Summit, held on Thursday, October 23rd. This impactful event brought together leaders, legislators, physicians, and healthcare experts from across the state to discuss how we can strengthen access to primary care in rural Alabama.

Dr. Becky Reamey, Executive Director of the Alabama AHEC Network, served as a panelist on Panel 1: Building Alabama’s Rural Health Workforce, where she shared insights on how AHEC is actively working to recruit, train, and retain healthcare professionals in under-resourced areas.

She was joined by an outstanding panel of experts and partners:
• David Bramm, MD, FAAFP – UAB Huntsville & NAAHEC Board
• Joseph Coppiano, MD – UAB CU²RE Program
• Sameera Davuluri, MD – UAB Family Medicine
• Drake Lavender, MD, FAAFP – UA Rural Programs
• Lacy Smith, MD, FAAFP – Cahaba-UAB Residency
• Sen. April Weaver – Vice Chair, Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility Committee

The summit was hosted in partnership with the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, Alabama AHEC Network, MASA, and AAFP, and featured powerful conversations on funding models, policy, and collaborative strategies to build a healthier rural Alabama.

Department of Family and Community Medicine

10/22/2025

On October 17th, Wiregrass Alabama AHEC, partnering with UAB Dentistry Dothan, brought the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Pathways to Smiles program to Abbeville High School AL —with 17 enthusiastic students from both Abbeville and Headland High School diving into the world of dental careers!

From hands-on learning like dental model crafting to exploring oral hygiene and dental professions, students got an up-close look at what it takes to make a smile healthy.

Another step in inspiring the next generation of rural healthcare professionals!

Thank you to our educators, Bennett Tucker, DMD, Amy Cooper, RDH, and Ashanty Rivers, RDA, for engaging with this bright wiregrass students!

Department of Family and Community Medicine UAB Heersink School of Medicine