Northern Area Health Education Center (NAHEC) is a non-profit organization based in Canton, NY, dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare in Northern New York. Through collaborative efforts, NAHEC focuses on enhancing the supply, training, development, and distribution of health professionals across multiple counties. As part of the larger New York State AHEC System, NAHEC serves Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Franklin, and Clinton counties, connecting students to healthcare careers, professionals to communities, and communities to better health.
Since its establishment in 2001, NAHEC has been a regional partner for healthcare workforce development, working towards addressing healthcare workforce needs in the area. Supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), NAHEC is committed to providing educational and training opportunities for middle and high school students, college students, and health professionals. Their Pipeline to Practice approach aims to create a sustainable healthcare workforce and improve healthcare access in Northern New York.
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