Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center

03/31/2026

Public health affects all of us!
The American Public Health Association celebrates National Public Health Week with the theme: Ready, Set, Action!

This year they will focus on:
💙Your Health is Our Mission
💙Climate Action
💙Public Health Equity
💙Public Health Advocacy
💙Strengthening the Public Health Workforce

National Public Health Week 2026 invites all Americans to renew their commitment to strengthening the systems, science, and community partnerships that keep us healthy.
Join us in supporting them this week. And follow for news and events this week.

03/31/2026

Join MAC Inc. on May 6, 2026, at 1 p.m. for Building Brain Healthy Habits: Tips from the Latest Research in the Bradford Room at MAC Inc.

Learn how lifestyle choices may help support brain and body health as you age, with insights from the latest research presented by Jennifer Schermerhorn, LCSW, from the Alzheimer’s Association.

📍 MAC Inc.
909 Progress Circle
Salisbury, MD 21804

03/31/2026

Turn your lived experience into a powerful path forward. 💜
Our new Peer Recovery Specialist Training equips individuals with the tools, support, and certification needed to help others navigating substance misuse and mental health challenges.

✔️ Training costs covered
✔️ Personalized support
✔️ Ongoing guidance

Two training cohorts tentatively scheduled for late Spring in Salisbury & Cambridge.
Ready to make an impact?

Space is limited - SIGN UP TODAY! Use the link or QR code for more info and to submit the interest form, and we will send you an application!
https://forms.gle/PrLhAtfXbjN8BzeJ6

*This project is supported in partnership by the Maryland Department of Labor and Maryland's Office of Overdose Response.*

03/30/2026

For National Doctors' Day, we are so happy to highlight two of our amazing preceptors!
Dr. Jordan Burnette of Choptank Community Health and Dr. Eugene Newmier of Rose Hill Family Physicians have both been honored with prestigious awards this year.
Please join us in congratulating them and in celebrating all the doctors that support us and our health on the Eastern Shore! 🎉👨‍⚕️

03/27/2026

All week we have been highlighting our programs and activities for National AHEC Week.
We are passionate about healthcare on the Shore and so happy that you continue to support us.

Keep following us to learn more about upcoming programs, trainings, and activities.

03/27/2026

Community Health Workers are the heart of healthy communities. 💙 They build trust, connect individuals to care, and provide vital support that helps break down barriers to better health. Through our CHW program, we’re proud to uplift and empower those making a difference every day.

Do you know any CHWs on the Eastern Shore? Tag them below.

03/26/2026

Future healthcare leaders are made here. 💙 Through the AHEC Scholars program, students gain the skills, experience, and passion needed to serve rural and underserved communities—making a real impact where it matters most.
Read what a couple of our Scholars had to say about the program.

We’re proud to support the next generation of professionals dedicated to improving access to care for all.

Contact us today if you want to become an AHEC Scholar!

03/25/2026

At ESAHEC, we’re passionate about making a real difference in our community! 💙

From training future healthcare professionals to connecting individuals with vital resources, we strive to make meaningful connections and a lasting impact where it matters most.
Together, we’re building stronger, healthier communities on the Eastern Shore - one program at a time!

03/24/2026

We’re proud to celebrate National AHEC Week! 🎉

Area Health Education Centers strengthen the healthcare workforce throughout the country and improve access to quality care.
Here at Eastern Shore AHEC, our mission is to recruit, retain, and train healthcare professionals on the Eastern Shore by way of collaborative and innovative partnerships.
The Eastern Shore of Maryland is a great place to live! We want to ensure that our community also feels it is a great place to work and get quality healthcare.

Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting the programs, partnerships, and people who make this work possible. Stay tuned!

03/24/2026

Thank you to our partner Chesapeake College!
Ready to Change Your Future?
Would you like to start a career in the medical field, as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA/GNA)?
With the EARN Scholarship at Chesapeake College, you can take the first step toward a better future!
This opportunity can help you:
✔️ Gain valuable skills
✔️ Start a healthcare career
✔️ Improve your financial future
✨ Don’t wait—your future starts today!

📞 Contact us today for more information!
Ask for: Judith Murillo
📧 jmurillo@esahec.org
📱 410-221-2600 ext. 103

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¿Listo(a) para cambiar tu futuro? 🌟
¿Te gustaría comenzar una carrera en el área de la salud, como Asistente de Enfermera Certificada. (CNA/GNA)?
¡Con la beca EARN en Chesapeake College, puedes dar el primer paso hacia un mejor futuro!
Esta oportunidad te ayudará a:
✔️ Obtener habilidades valiosas
✔️ Iniciar una carrera en la salud
✔️ Mejorar tu futuro económico
✨ ¡No esperes más—tu futuro comienza hoy!
👩‍💼 Pregunta por: Judith Murillo
📧 jmurillo@esahec.org
📱 410-221-2600 ext. 103

03/24/2026

🦷 Inspiring the future of dentistry on Maryland’s Eastern Shore!
Last week, the Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center (ESAHEC) took 23 Talbot County high school students to the University of Maryland School of Dentistry to explore careers in oral health and learn about the many pathways into the dental profession.
From simulation labs and sterilization tours to conversations with dental students and a visit to the National Museum of Dentistry, students experienced firsthand what a future in dentistry could look like.
Programs like this are helping build the next generation of oral health professionals and strengthening the dental workforce in rural communities like Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Thank you to our partners Talbot County Public Schools, UMSOD and the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry who helped make this inspiring day possible!

03/24/2026

It is National AHEC Week!! 🤩🎉
Follow us this week as we highlight what makes AHECs special and all the wonderful things we are doing here at our local Eastern Shore AHEC.

National AHEC Week is here!

Today, we kick off National AHEC Week, a time to celebrate the impact of the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) program and the people who make it possible.

From student pathways to continuing education for practicing clinicians, AHECs are helping build a strong, prepared workforce ready to meet local healthcare needs.

Whether you’re a student, educator, partner, or supporter, there’s a place for you in this story.

Follow us this week to meet inspiring leaders, discover powerful success stories, and see how AHECs are making a difference every day.

Like and share to help us spread the word and celebrate AHECs' impact nationwide.

For a closer look at the vital work that AHECs do, read our National AHEC Week announcement:

🔗 https://bit.ly/4lH1hKM