Northwest Wisconsin AHEC

04/07/2026

It's National Public Health Week!!

Happy National Public Health Week! Join us April 6-12 as we recognize achievements that extended lifespans and dramatically improved quality of life. Take time to celebrate the public health workers who show up for us every day — this week and year-round.

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03/25/2026

We are so very proud to have had such an amazing Individual supporting us! He has accomplished so much and is such an advocate for rural health and AHEC!

Continuing our celebration of leaders who embody the AHEC mission, we’re proud to recognize individuals whose leadership has shaped the healthcare workforce for generations.

Today, we’re spotlighting Byron Crouse, MD, a nominee for the 2025 Alumni/Advocate of the Year Award.

Dr. Crouse has dedicated more than four decades to advancing rural health, medical education, and workforce development across Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest.

He began his career as a family physician in rural Spooner before transitioning to academic medicine, where he co-founded the Minnesota Rural Health School and helped expand interdisciplinary training opportunities for future rural providers.

In 2001, he became the first assistant dean for rural and community health at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

For over 17 years, he led initiatives that strengthened the rural workforce pipeline, including the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine, which has graduated more than 150 physicians, many of whom now practice in rural Wisconsin.

After retiring, he continued his leadership on the board of Northwest Wisconsin AHEC. His mentorship, vision, and commitment to rural training pathways reflect the lasting impact of AHEC programs across the region.

Mentorship shapes the future of healthcare. Tag a mentor who influenced your journey.

03/24/2026

National AHEC Week! Celebrate with us by being an advocate for the work that AHEC does across the nation!

We are a mighty program that makes an incredible impact on students and partners we serve!

Loving this AHEC life!

03/23/2026

It’s National AHEC Week! One of our past board members(President) will be highlighted this week through the NAO and we couldn’t be happier!! Celebrate your AHEC’s!

Get to know the people and places behind the impact.

National AHEC Week starts next week, and we’re excited to give you a preview of some of the people and programs we’ll be highlighting.

You’ll meet leaders like Byron Crouse, MD, who has spent more than four decades advancing rural health in Wisconsin, and AHEC Scholar alum Milan Patel, who works to introduce kids to healthcare professions with Catskill Hudson AHEC.

We’ll also spotlight the work happening at AHEC centers across the country, including Northeast Oregon AHEC and Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center, where innovative programs are helping students explore health careers, supporting clinical training, and strengthening the healthcare workforce.

These are just a few of the stories we’ll share during National AHEC Week.

Follow along next week as we celebrate the people, programs, and partnerships shaping the future of healthcare.

02/26/2026

We are hiring!! Come work with an amazing team!

01/12/2026

What a great rest of the program we had! We had 65 students attend our CHI on Gerontology and the Aging Population! Our presenters are unmatched! Our program allowed students to gain further knowledge and understanding of healthcare for on our most vulnerable populations! The students left the program feeling more confident to care for our aging community members!

01/06/2026

And we are off!! Our first day of our Community Health Immersion on Gerontology and the Aging Population! Our first presenter, Jennifer Ellis-Gajda, spoke on the field of Gerontology! Northwood Tech Gerontology - Aging Services Professional

01/05/2026

One of our students in the WARM(WI academy of Rural Medicine) program, Vasu Rishi, worked with Northview Eye to complete a project for his community health engagement work! He worked with the Doctor and staff to create a survey for parents to try and understand pediatric barriers to children wearing glasses. He then presented his topic to us and his preceptors! Such great work!

12/30/2025

We hope that you have all had a wonderful holiday season and that you all have a safe and Happy New Year! Take time to reflect on 2025 and envision great things for 2026!

11/27/2025

Wishing you the most relaxing, joyful, amazing Thanksgiving!

11/11/2025

It’s time already to talk about our summer internship program! This is an amazing opportunity for college students interested in community health!

The application is open for the Summer 2026 AHEC Community Health Internship Program (CHIP)! We are looking for college and graduate students who are interested in gaining community health experience during this 8-week internship program. Learn more and apply at https://ahec.wisc.edu/chip/.

11/05/2025

Did you know that nearly 61 million Americans call communities home? These areas combine a strong sense of community with fulfilling work opportunities! Join us in celebrating the on November 20 for . Learn more at powerofrural.org.