Southwest Border AHEC Newsletter

The AHEC Scholars Program is an opportunity for health professions students, of all disciplines, to participate in interprofessional education (IPE) healthcare activities. To become an AHEC Scholar visit our website:

www.swb-ahec.org/ahec-scholars

ACS grant to launch $4.1 million Latino Cancer Health Equity Research Center - UT Health San Antonio

Written by Cliff Despres, Institute for Health Promotion Research Media contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, [email protected] SAN ANTONIO

(Feb. 21, 2023)

Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, of UT Health San Antonio is launching the new "Avanzando Equidad de Salud: Latino Cancer Health Equity Research Center" thanks to a four-year, $4.08 million grant from the American Cancer [...]

Southwest Border AHEC awarded and recognized for Outstanding Community Health Improvement project at the IIMS Conference at

UT Health San Antonio

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The Community Engagement Hero Awards program recognizes outstanding individuals who have worked as part of a community-campus research partnership (between a community group and a UT Health San Antonio or UTSA research team) for the improved health and well-being of South Texas communities.

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January

P.E.A.A.K.S.

Pre-Health Professional Student Program

PEAAKS- continues to provide high school and pre-health college students opportunities to learn more about healthcare professions. Currently, there are a total of 40 students participating in the PEAAKS program. First and Second year PEAAKS students have been participating in various activities which include chats with healthcare professionals currently practicing in the field and hands on training experiences. Third year PEAAKS students are currently in process of training to become certified Community Health Workers and are leading a project regarding the "importance of sleep" at their perspective high school. We are very proud of our pre-health professional students! Special thanks to our designated guest speakers and SWTJC Biology Instructor-Armando Mondragon for assisting us with the program!

February

Heart Health Awareness Month

AHEC Scholars at work! During the month of February AHEC scholars provided blood pressure screenings at various events. Scholars also attended a Motivational Interviewing training at UT- San Antonio.

V.O.C.E.S.

Vitalizing Our Community through Education and Support

SWB AHEC VOCES program CHW's attended various event to promote heart health awareness!

Community Health Worker Training

2023 Spring Cohort

Community Health Worker training Spring cohort has began! The cohort is composed of 17 students from various disciplines including faith based leaders, public servants and medical professionals. We are excited to share that soon- Maverick, Kinney and Zavala counties- will have certified CHWs ready to be employed and connect community residents to resources! To learn about how to become certified visit our website at: www.swb-ahec.org/community-health-workers.

Conversaciones Comunitarias

Tema Especial: Violencia Domestica

El 9 de Febrero conversamos sobre servicios disponibles para los sobrevivientes de violencia domestica. Agradecemos a Carolina Buentello de Wintergarden Women's Shelter y Valeriano Perez, Maverick County Sheriff Office por la información y su dedicación hacia sobrevivientes de violencia domestica! Para unirse a nuestra proxima conversacion visite nuestra pagina de Facebook o sitio de internet: www.swb-ahec.org.

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Southwest Border AHEC

1080 Crown Ridge Suite 2

Eagle Pass, TX 78852

830.758.1111

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