Northwest Wisconsin AHEC

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a day that we remember the brave human beings who have served this country. Thank you so very much for your service!

05/19/2026

Natural and Alternative Medicine CHI is in Day #2!! Planning this Community Health Immersion is always so much fun due to our amazing partners!!

05/12/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness month and we want to break down even more of the stigma surrounding mental health by continuing conversations! Share your favorite websites, articles, research, quotes, etc!

Mental Health America founded Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949 and has led the effort every May to promote mental wellness nationwide.

05/11/2026

This was a message From a past Pulse Parent! We love getting these messages and see where our past students are!

Thanks so much for sharing!

05/07/2026

How are you taking care of yourself?

05/04/2026

We would love to welcome our new team member, Kendra Kern! She comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience!

We are so excited to have her join our team! Welcome to Northwest AHEC Kendra!

05/01/2026

Take care of you, in whatever way that looks like!

04/28/2026

Culture Shock was a success! We love our programming opportunities with students!

04/23/2026

Culture Shock 2026 is complete!

We love working with our Milwaukee AHEC friends to offer this incredible opportunity where we had 8 students explore rural healthcare and 8 students explore urban healthcare.

These students approached every opportunity with respect and grace. They asked thoughtful questions, created new friendships and broadened their network, explored Ashland and were truly able to see the healthcare infrastructure that Ashland has built.

Rural healthcare does not mean no healthcare. They may be small, but they are very mighty!

We thank our incredible partners who have invited us in their space and offered their precious time to give our students the best experience! Spending time with these professionals create openness and awareness of how other people live and work.

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.

Check out events here: https://vist.ly/4xgdt

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.