Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center

05/01/2026

Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? 🌟

GSAHEC is offering a 40-hour Medical Interpreting Training Course from June 2 – July 14. This training is designed to build essential skills for effective communication in healthcare settings and support better access to care for diverse communities.

📅 Training Dates: June 2 – July 14
⏳ Registration Deadline: May 23

Spots are limited, so don’t wait!

👉 Register using the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer:
https://gsahec.org/event/medical-interpreting-training-40-hour-training-course-4/

04/29/2026

Quitting to***co doesn’t have to be done alone. Did you know that using ni****ne replacement therapy (NRT) properly can increase the chances of quitting successfully by 50–60%?

Our in-person and virtual Quit Smoking Now classes offer support, tools, and may include free NRT for eligible participants to help you stay on track.

If you’ve been thinking about quitting, now is a great time to start. 🚭 Sign up for a May class by calling 866-534-7909 today.

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04/28/2026

🚨 Last Chance to Apply! 🚨

Interested in exploring a future in healthcare? 🩺✨
Gulfcoast South AHEC’s REACH Health Careers Academies are offering high school students a FREE, hands-on opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals, tour hospitals, and dive into exciting career paths!

📅 Applications close THIS Thursday, April 30 — don’t miss out!

✔️ Open to rising freshmen through graduating seniors
✔️ Interactive experiences + real-world exposure
✔️ Hosted at local hospitals across our region

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply today!

Help us spread the word and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals 💙

04/24/2026

For a limited time, To***co Free Florida's Group Quit Sessions (in-person or virtual) will offer participants $25-$125- in gift cards for your attendance. Call Gulfcoast South AHEC at - 866-534-7909 to register today!

04/23/2026

🚨 Don’t miss the FINAL session in our Suncoast Training Series!

Join us on May 13 for:
Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy

This important training will cover:
✔️ Screening & pregnancy outcomes
✔️ Evidence-based treatment options
✔️ How providers can support patients at every stage

Perfect for professionals working with families impacted by perinatal substance use 💙

🎓 CE credits available
🗓️ May 13 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

👉 Don’t wait—save your spot today!

04/22/2026

Help us spread the word! 🌟

Our REACH Health Career Academies are returning this summer, giving high school students a chance to explore healthcare careers through hands‑on activities, hospital tours, and real‑world learning. These programs are FREE for rising freshmen through graduating seniors.

The application deadline is April 31, 2026 — don’t let students miss out!

Please share this post or tag a student or parent who should know about this opportunity. Together, we can help the next generation REACH their future in healthcare.

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

⏰ Only 2 hours left!

This is your moment to be the one 💥
Be the one who shows up.
Be the one who gives back.
Be the one who doubles the impact for students chasing their dreams in healthcare.

Don’t wait—make it count before time runs out!

04/15/2026

Join us LIVE for the 2026 Giving Challenge!
Double—or even triple—your impact and help inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Join Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) during the 24-hour Giving Challenge on April 15–16, 2026, where your donation goes further than ever. Thanks to The Patterson Foundation’s 1:1 match (up to $100 per donor) and an additional match of up to $1,750 for REACH Student Programs, your gift can make an even greater difference.

Your support helps fund Health Careers Academies and partnerships with HOSA Future Health Professionals, giving high school students in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties hands-on experiences, mentorship, and pathways into healthcare careers.

100% of your donation directly supports local students as they explore futures in the health field.

Be part of the solution—give, share, and help shape the future of healthcare in our community.

04/15/2026

🎥 As part of the 2026 Giving Challenge, we’re excited to share a special video featuring students from Manatee School of Arts HOSA!

Hear directly from students as they share how grant funding helps them succeed in competitive events—building skills, confidence, and pathways toward future careers in healthcare.

💙 Watch and see the impact firsthand.

⏰ Join us today at 12:00 PM for our REACH Match Challenge with the GSAHEC team! Your support can go even further during this special giving window.

Together, we are empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders.

04/08/2026

Inspire future healthcare professionals! 🩺✨

Gulfcoast South AHEC’s REACH Program is offering FREE Health Career Academies for rising freshmen–seniors.

Hands‑on activities, real healthcare connections, and career exploration await.

📍 Bradenton • Arcadia • Venice • Port Charlotte
📅 Apply by April 30, 2026