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Southern Utah AHEC

Providing information about rural rotations, rural job opportunities and networking in rural and unde

Our center seeks to connect with Utah health care students and residents who want information about rotations, future jobs in Utah and loan repayment.

08/01/2025

A new job opportunity is available in Blanding, UT! 🪶
Learn more and apply by visiting 3rnet.org.

07/21/2025

The Utah Psychology Internship Consortium (UT-PIC) celebrated the graduating class of 2024–2025 this summer. In total, six interns completed their internship at supervisory sites throughout the state of Utah—predominantly in rural locations—and will now move on to post-doctoral positions. This internship experience provides pre-professional doctoral students with a unique opportunity to work closely with a licensed clinical psychologist during a full year of hands-on training. Interns receive didactic instruction, participate in group supervision, and begin seeing clients under the guidance of their supervisor.

The graduation event, held at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, offered a meaningful opportunity for interns and supervisors to reflect on the past year of growth and learning. Each supervisor took time to congratulate their intern on their accomplishments and share advice as they take the next step in their professional journey. Thanks to their time with UT-PIC, several interns plan to remain in Utah to practice—providing an essential boost to the state’s rural behavioral health workforce.

07/16/2025

Say hello to an outstanding alum, Nathan Mitchell, who began his academic journey with a bachelor’s degree in human nutrition from Southern Utah University. Though his original plan was to attend PA school, an experience in the NICU with his son—who required emergency respiratory care—shifted his path as a member of our Utah Health Scholar program. Witnessing the calm expertise of a respiratory therapist during that life-changing moment inspired Nathan to pursue respiratory care himself.

Nathan’s commitment to healthcare was apparent as a member of the UHS program, where he not only gained valuable exposure to the medical field, but also volunteered to serve the local area, and learned the importance of every single role in patient care. The foundation that UHS provided helped shape him into the leader he is today, as he continues serving people in the St. George community where he grew up.

Nathan was part of the respiratory therapy program at Utah Tech and earned a Master of Science in Respiratory Care from Boise State University, where he graduated with a 4.0 GPA. Now working at St. George Regional Hospital, Nathan has built a remarkable career with over 15,000 hours of experience in adult and neonatal intensive care. In addition, he worked during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, has performed dozens of intubations and arterial lines, and even spent time working with Life Flight—a highlight of his professional journey.

Outside of work, Nathan is an adventurer at heart. He enjoys rock climbing, canyoneering, and diving into challenging tabletop board games. His advice to current students is grounded in his own experience:

"Don’t let short-term failure lead to long-term disappointment. These programs are competitive, so make yourself competitive. Find ways to work in a field that you love, and take the time to gain experience while constantly working to advance your education. Opportunities in the form of other careers or future acceptances will be your reward for picking yourself up, dusting yourself off, and getting back to work."

07/11/2025

Meet Dr. Ciara Robb, a dedicated Southern Utah University alum whose journey into medicine was inspired by early exposure to rural healthcare and its needs. After earning her biology degree at Southern Utah University, she went on to complete her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Rocky Vista University in Southern Utah. Originally from Payson, Utah, Dr. Robb is now preparing to begin her Family Medicine residency at Idaho State University.

Throughout her academic path, Dr. Robb sought out unique opportunities that shaped her vision for the future—particularly her involvement in our Utah Health Scholars (UHS) cultural immersion trips to Nepal and the Dominican Republic, as well as her training in rural and wilderness medicine. Dr. Robb says that her experiences through the UHS program helped her explore a wide range of healthcare settings and gave her the clarity to choose a path that fit her goals. Not only that, but she has served as a program coordinator for UHS at SUU, ultimately helping students to find their paths in healthcare.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Robb enjoys backpacking, running, cooking, hunting, fishing, and has spent time volunteering at women's shelters. Her advice to current students? “Get started early and try not to waste time if possible. Make a choice on what you want to do and go for it!"

07/10/2025

Exciting news! Southern Utah University has been awarded a federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) totaling $1.35 million over three years to significantly expand the Utah Psychology Internship Consortium (UT-PIC). This groundbreaking initiative aims to recruit, train, and retain highly skilled behavioral health professionals dedicated to serving Utah's rural communities--areas facing critical shortages in mental health and substance use disorder care.

You can read more about the grant, the internship, and their impact here: https://www.suu.edu/news/2025/07/federal-grant-psychology.html #:~:text=CEDAR%20CITY%2C%20UT%20%2D%2D%20July,Consortium%20(UT%2DPIC).

07/02/2025

The Lunch and Learn for July is just a few short weeks away. Join us to learn about the tools the Wyoming Center for Nursing is using to revolutionize nursing in their state. Be sure to scan the QR code to join the call on July 23rd!

07/01/2025

A position is now open in Cedar City, Utah! 🎭
To learn more or apply, please visit 3RNET.org today!

06/20/2025

Our team had an incredible experience at the 2025 National AHEC Conference in Lexington, Kentucky! 🌍✨

Executive Director Rita Osborn, along with Program Managers Alexus Erickson and Franka Smit, represented the Utah Center for Rural Health/Southern Utah AHEC in a packed week of learning, networking, and collaboration with AHEC leaders from across the country.

From plenary sessions and poster presentations to impactful discussions on workforce development and rural health challenges, we came away inspired and re-energized to continue strengthening healthcare pipelines in our communities.

06/17/2025

A position is now open in Heber City, UT 🌟
Please visit 3rnet.org to apply.

06/12/2025

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
The Utah Center for Rural Health at Southern Utah University is looking for a passionate, community-minded professional to join our team as a Community Projects Program Coordinator in Cedar City, Utah.

Salary: $42,000/year
Location: Cedar City, UT (with some travel required)
First Review Date: June 17, 2025

This full-time position plays a critical role in supporting health initiatives across rural Utah. From opioid reduction efforts to strengthening the nursing workforce and behavioral health support, this role directly impacts underserved communities.

We're looking for someone with:
✔️ A strong background in rural health or community-based work
✔️ Excellent communication and organizational skills
✔️ A passion for creating real, measurable change
✔️ Experience coordinating grants, contracts, or community health programs

This is a grant-funded position, so adaptability and initiative are key as program priorities may evolve.

If you—or someone you know—has experience in community engagement, rural health, or population health programming, we want to hear from you.

🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/ucrh-cppc

06/11/2025

Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day at the Utah One Health Symposium! 🏜️ 🩺
Registration is OPEN, and you can sign up at https://bit.ly/43Za4PP.
We hope to see you there!

06/02/2025

Calling all nursing professionals! Multiple positions are now open throughout the state of Utah. 🏜️
Learn more about these openings and where to apply at 3RNET.org.

Address

351 W Center Street
Cedar City, UT
84720

Telephone

+14358658520

Website

http://www.suu.edu/ruralhealth

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