Health Careers Opportunity

With emphasis on underrepresented minority populations and individuals from disadvantaged of rural backgrounds, implement programs that promote interest in health careers and strengthen biomedical science and public health skills to become competitive in the applicant pool for entry into health professions schools.

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Community Health Literacy & Outreach

The MRGB AHEC promotes health literacy and healthy lifestyle initiatives in the region by working with local community partners in sponsoring and supporting health fairs and community health education activities. The MRGB AHEC collaborates with the other five community-based South Texas AHEC Centers on regional projects in support of health promotion and disease prevention.

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Special Projects

The MRGB AHEC continues to explore opportunities to leverage resources and to continue to improve programs that are beneficial to the communities in South Texas. Below are a few of the special projects for this fiscal year:

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Health Careers Opportunity

Community Health Literacy & Outreach

Special Projects

MRGB AHEC serves 7 counties

MRGB AHEC serves the counties of Dimmit, Duval, La Salle, Starr, Webb, Willacy, and Zapata. The people of these counties count on AHEC to provide health and wellness educational programs.

Our Mission

Increasing the number of well-trained health care workers in the region.
Enhancing academic resources for existing health care providers.
Fostering a healthy lifestyle through community education programs.

Over

105,504

Students Served

Elementary Thru College/University Level

Over

100,921

Continuing Education Hours for Practicing Providers

Over

318,191

Community Members Served Through Educational Events

Starr County HealthCare & Social Services Directory

Willacy County HealthCare & Social Services Directory

Are you a student wondering about your educational future?

AHEC can introduce you to all health careers.
AHEC can introduce you to health professionals and schedule shadowing and mentoring experiences.
AHEC can help you explore higher education programs.

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