Central New York AHEC Activities for Summer 2016
Every year Central New York AHEC holds summer programs and camps for students of all ages. Check out what is happening this summer! Health Quest at Ithaca College July 11-15 High school students entering 10th, 11th and 12th grades get the chance to experience college dorm and campus living at this 5-day overnight […]
New York State AHEC’s MASH Camp: Helping Young Adults Get Head Starts in Health Careers
You can never start too early, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Professionals are recommending young adults begin researching careers as early as ninth grade in high school. While this may seem premature, exploring specific careers sooner rather than later can help high school students begin working towards career goals. New York State […]
Afton Student Explores Medical Laboratory at Tri-Town
Have you ever wondered what happens after you have a blood test or biopsy? One Afton student had the chance to find out by participating in a medical laboratory science job shadowing program offered through Bassett Healthcare Network and CNYAHEC. Amber Sypniefski, a sophomore, had the unique opportunity to spend fifteen hours at Tri-Town Regional […]
CNYAHEC’s HealthQuest Summer Camp: Where Are They Now?
HWapps offers various opportunities for students to shadow professionals and learn about health careers through our platform. Many students have participated, which in turn has expanded their knowledge and prepared them for future endeavors. One student in particular is Sara Nelson. Nelson, now a second year graduate student working towards her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at […]
Medical Students to Immerse Themselves in Local Rural Life and Practice
*UPDATED* Listen to the Immersion Students’ PSA below! Canton-Potsdam Hospital is partnering with the Northern Area Health Education Center (NAHEC) and SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine Department of Family Medicine to bring six medical students to the Potsdam area for an immersion experience from June 6 through June 11. The Rural Immersion program […]
