The Central New York Area Health Education Center (CNYAHEC)

03/11/2026

🌟 Free Webinar🌟

Join us for the next webinar in the AHEC Building Better Health: Lunch and Learn Series!

SOCIAL CONNECTION AS MEDICINE:
How Making a Connection Plan Can Mitigate Loneliness

🗓 March 12, 2026
⏰ 12pm – 1pm
🎙 Presented by: Abigail Zang Hoffman, MDiv, LMSW

This session will help participants create a connection plan using the cognitive-behavioral model of loneliness.

🎓 FREE CEs available for Social Work, LMHC, OT, PT, and SLP!

🔗 Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_If8lLIMwQcSb0KHpj05h9A #/registration

03/10/2026

We are excited to announce that our L. Thomas Wolf M.D. Scholarship application is open!

As the co-founder of the New York State Area Health Education Center (AHEC) System, Dr. Wolff has an unwavering commitment to educating, supporting, and caring for students, health practitioners, and the greater community.

Do your personal and professional goals align with his mission? If so, apply!

This scholarship is open to anyone that has participated in at least one CNYAHEC program and will be enrolled in a healthcare program in Fall 2026.

Apply here: cnyahec.org/scholarship-new/

Have questions? Email info@cnyahec.org for more information.

03/10/2026

📢Next Week📢

We are offering a Basic Life Support class!

📍 1970 West Fayette Street,
Syracuse, NY 13024
📅 March 17th 9am - 12pm
🎟️ Hosted by CNYAHEC

Cost is $65 per person and the certification is good for two years!

Not sure if BLS is right for you? Check out this link to learn more: https://conta.cc/4scrBPp

🚨 Space is limited—Register now https://conta.cc/40vwEOy

03/09/2026

CNYAHEC invites you to a free, in-person, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Older Adults Certification Training. MHFA is an evidence-based training program administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.

📍 Location:
NOPL Brewerton
5440 Bennett St.
Brewerton, NY 13029

📅 Date:
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

🕒 Time: 9:30am - 5:30pm

🥪 Free Lunch & Refreshments! ☕

To Register:
1. Scan QR Code or Visit: https://forms.gle/XNyhBvyLukGQQVL5A
2. Complete Registration Survey

This immersive and inclusive workshop is perfect for healthcare professionals, educators, community advocates, peer mentors, and human service workers..

What You’ll Gain:

✔️ Expanded knowledge of the signs, symptoms, & risk factors of mental and behavioral health challenges.

✔️ Identify appropriate professionals and self-help resources.

✔️ Increase confidence in & likelihood to help an individual in distress.

✔️ Increased mental wellbeing.

🔗 Reserve your spot now – space is limited!

This course is valued at $170. This training is supported by a grant of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, so that learners may attend at no charge.

03/06/2026

CNYAHEC is proud to announce that we are an Authorized Training Provider through the American Red Cross!

In March, we are offering our first Basic Life Support class!

📍 1970 West Fayette Street,
Syracuse, NY 13024
📅 March 17th 9am - 12pm
🎟️ Hosted by CNYAHEC

Cost is $65 per person and the certification is good for two years!

Perfect for healthcare professionals and healthcare students!

🚨 Space is limited—Register now https://conta.cc/40vwEOy

03/03/2026

🏀🥊 From Ringside to Bedside: Exploring Healthcare Careers Through Sport 🩺⚕️

The Central New York Area Health Education Center (CNYAHEC), in partnership with Delaney’s Athletic Club and LECOM medical students, is excited to offer a FREE six-week program for high school student-athletes in Elmira!

This unique program connects sports and healthcare, giving students the opportunity to explore healthcare careers and educational pathways right here in Chemung County.

Program Details:
📅 April 10 – May 15
⏰ Fridays, 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Delaney’s Athletic Club, 208 W Gray St, Elmira, NY 14901
👥 Open to 9th–12th grade student-athletes (any sport — including club sports and activities like chess!)
💲 Free to attend — dinner provided!

Apply here: https://forms.gle/WpKYW7UUpKSYX9mP6

We encourage educators, coaches, and community members to share this exciting opportunity with students who may be interested in a future in healthcare.

The Central New York Area Health Education Center and Delaney's Athletic Club are partnering to offer a 6 week healthcare career exploration program to youth. Sessions will be Friday's 5pm to 6pm April 10th - May 15th and will be held weekly at Delaney's Athletic Club. If you are interested in parti...

03/03/2026

Free In-Person Training: Helping Youth Overcome Social Anxiety Through Evidence-Based Interventions

📍 Center for the Arts Homer
72 S Main St. Homer, NY 13077
📅 March 19th 8:30am - 3pm
🎟️ Hosted by CNYAHEC

Join us for a free, in-person workshop that provides participants for practical, evidence-informed strategies to identify, understand, and support students experiencing anxiety.

✔️ Expert-led session
✔️ Free CEs
✔️ Lunch & networking

Perfect for social workers, healthcare professionals, educators, & youth serving professionals.

🚨 Space is limited—Register now!
https://conta.cc/4b5l6Xx

Join us in Homer for a free full day training on supporting youth experiencing social anxiety!

02/26/2026

CNYAHEC is proud to announce that we are an Authorized Training Provider through the American Red Cross!

In March, we are offering our first Basic Life Support class!

📍 1970 West Fayette Street,
Syracuse, NY 13024
📅 March 17th 9am - 12pm
🎟️ Hosted by CNYAHEC

Cost is $65 per person and the certification is good for two years!

Perfect for healthcare professionals and healthcare students!

🚨 Space is limited—Register now https://conta.cc/40vwEOy

Thank you for your interest in the Basic Life Support Training on March 17th from 9am - 12 pm! The Training will be held at GereBlock Lounge at 1970 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13024 . To sign up, fill out this form. With 1-2 business days, you will receive an email with the online class infor...

02/23/2026

Join us this Wednesday February 25th at 12pm for our Free Live Webinar on Foundations of Antiracist Approaches to Addiction Prevention and Treatment
Presented by Katherine Tineo-Komatsu, LCSW, RYT

📅 February 25, 2026
⏰ 12 to 1 pm
💻 Live on Zoom

FREE CE credits available for
Social Work, LMHC, OT, PT, and SLP

🔗 Register here
https://tinyurl.com/47zu4p7x

02/23/2026

🌟 UPDATE: FREE NURSING CREDITS🌟

Join us for the next webinar in the AHEC Building Better Health: Lunch and Learn Series!

🗓 February 24, 2026
⏰ 12pm – 1pm
🎙 Presented by: Camille A. Clare, MD, MPH, CPE, FACOG

This session will expose participants to the impact of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy to preventable maternal mortality and morbidity.

🎓 FREE CEs available for Social Work, LMHC, OT, PT, and SLP!

🔗 Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QmulGe4kQPiB5KRd8fM4Ug #/registration

02/20/2026

Free In-Person Training: Helping Youth Overcome Social Anxiety Through Evidence-Based Interventions

📍 Homer Central School District HTEC
80 S. West Street, Homer, NY 13077
📅 March 19th 8:30am - 3pm
🎟️ Hosted by CNYAHEC

Join us for a free, in-person workshop that provides participants for practical, evidence-informed strategies to identify, understand, and support students experiencing anxiety.

✔️ Expert-led session
✔️ Free CEs
✔️ Lunch & networking

Perfect for social workers, healthcare professionals, educators, & youth serving professionals.

🚨 Space is limited—Register now!
https://conta.cc/4b5l6Xx

Join us in Homer for a free full day training on supporting youth experiencing social anxiety!