Northern Lower Regional Center Michigan AHEC

03/27/2026

🌟 Inspiring the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals 🩺

There’s something powerful about seeing a future career come to life—and for many high school students, job shadowing a healthcare professional is where that spark begins.

From observing patient care to understanding the day-to-day realities of the field, these experiences give students a real-world glimpse into careers they may have only imagined before. Even more importantly, they build confidence, connections, and a sense of purpose.

Programs like those supported by Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) are designed to do exactly this—connect students to meaningful opportunities, remove barriers, and create pathways into healthcare careers, especially in underserved communities.

When we invest in these experiences, we’re not just helping students—we’re strengthening the future of our healthcare workforce. 💙

If you’re a student, parent, educator, or healthcare provider, consider how you can support or participate in job shadowing opportunities. You never know whose life you might impact.

03/25/2026

The AHEC network spans the country, connecting students, educators, healthcare professionals, and community partners to strengthen the healthcare workforce.

AHECs help build pathways into healthcare careers, support clinical training, and strengthen the workforce communities depend on.

As we celebrate National AHEC Week, we want to hear from you.

Where are you from?

Tell us your state in the comments and tag your local AHEC so we can highlight the incredible network strengthening healthcare nationwide.

03/23/2026

Happy National AHEC Week everyone! We are so excited to celebrate the work of Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) across the country and their commitment to strengthening our nation's healthcare workforce.

This week we will share stories from our partners, AHEC Scholars, and program participants so you can hear firsthand, how MI-AHEC is positively impacting healthcare across the state.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram, you don't want to miss what we have in store!

03/06/2026

Great to see our Northern Lower Regional Center Michigan AHEC Executive Director Kim out and advocating on behalf on rural health centers!

02/25/2026

🌟 OsteoChamps 2026 is an exciting 8-day residential summer program hosted by Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University!

Designed for high school sophomores and juniors interested in healthcare, students explore osteopathic medicine through hands-on activities, clinical simulations, and mentorship from medical professionals.

Learn more & apply here ➡️ https://osteopathicmedicine.msu.edu/future-students/pre-college-programs/osteochamps

A great opportunity to explore your future in medicine! 🩺✨

02/05/2026

Shout out to our host site for running 5 different school-based health care programs in some of the local schools and taking care of those students!

Happy School-Based Health Center Awareness Month!

February is National School-Based Health Center Awareness Month!!

💡 Did you know?
A School-Based Health Center brings healthcare right into schools — so students can see a licensed provider where they already spend most of their day.

Our School-Based Health Centers and School Wellness Program provide primary care and behavioral health services for students in Beaverton, Coleman, Harrison, Houghton Lake, and Roscommon.

✨ No cost barriers
✨ Care similar to a pediatrician or community health center
✨Assistance in enrolling in Medicaid

From sports physicals and well-child visits to illness care, chronic condition support, and behavioral health services, we help keep students healthy, supported, and ready to learn — right at school.

02/05/2026

🥪FREE Clare County Drive-Through Food Mobile: Dry foods, canned goods, frozen items, and produce will be given.

When: Saturday, Feb. 7th, 2026
Line-Up: 7AM
Registration: 9AM - Distribution: 10-11:30AM (or until gone)
Where: Clare County Transit Corp. 1473 Transportation Dr. Harrison, MI

Greater Lansing Food Bank Feeding America Clare County Food Mid Michigan Community Action

Get Connected. Get Help!
211nemichigan.org

02/05/2026

College Students! Applications are now open to serve as a Mentor during the Spring 2026 Saginaw Area Health Careers Pipeline Program and there are only nine days left to apply! The deadline to apply is February 13th. Apply today!

Mondays, March 9-April 20, inspire high school students also interested in health careers, expand hands-on health skills, and develop your leadership abilities!

Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/l9oC50Y8Wlt

The Saginaw Area Health Careers Pipeline Program is hosted by Mid Central AHEC in collaboration with the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University.

02/05/2026

💚 Food Distribution 💚

Please mark your calendar and share this food distribution coming up! In partnership with Delta College and Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, together we are helping to address food insecurities in our community!!

A few things to note:
- Open to the public
- The distribution starts at 10 am
- Food will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis until food runs out.

01/29/2026

01/29/2026

Don’t let job search stress snowball into the new year. Use our virtual job board to connect with hiring sites.

Working at an NHSC-approved site can make you eligible for our loan repayment programs, opening soon: https://ow.ly/sLrQ50XFT8v