Health Career Awareness Month
Kim E. Kurak, DO
In celebration of Health Careers Awareness Month in Vermont, Dr. Kim E. Kurak, DO, Family Medicine Specialist with Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region in Brandon, VT explains why she chose a career in medicine and how Southern Vermont AHEC supported her in this journey.
“A career as a Family Physician is an amazing avenue to educate and support others to lead a healthier life while also treating illness. I truly enjoy the ability to help my patients by working with them towards better health. Southern Vermont AHEC has provided excellent continuing education, loan repayment and amazing health pre-professions programs that support building a sustainable primary care workforce in Vermont.”
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
In the NewsMedical Laboratory Professionals Week Southern Vermont AHEC wants to give a shout out to all the lab professionals during Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. You are dedicated, committed, and extremely essential to the daily operations of hospitals and...
SOUTHERN VERMONT AHEC IS HIRING for two Community Health Worker positions!
These new regional positions (one each serving northern and southern communities will support the building of the community health workforce to improve people’s health and provide equitable care across Vermont. Anyone who is a collaborator, advocate, and/or outreach professional and passionate about advancing health equity in initiatives in Southern Vermont should apply for our newly created Community Health Worker (CHW) Coordinator position.
Alcohol Awareness Month
Have you noticed changes in the amount of alcohol you drink? Maybe drinking more or more often? Caring and trained professionals at @VTHelplink can connect you with counselors that can help you reflect on these habits.
VT Reach Teleconference
Tune in for the VT Reach featuring a Cardiothoracic Surgery team on Thursday, April 21st at 7 pm.
Vermont Community Health Worker’s Steering Committee’s newsletter
Vermont Community Health Worker’s Steering Committee’s newsletterCatch up on the great work being done by our Community Health Workers in the April issue of the Vermont Community Health Worker's Steering Committee's newsletter. Note the articles on Southern Vermont...
News
Our Executive Director, Jennifer Scott did another speaking engagement today at the Springfield Vermont Rotary Club who meet every Tuesday at the Crown Point Country Club.
Redefining the Meaning of Mental Health
Mental Health is a critical component of public health. In the US mental health is one of the most common health conditions. In a year one person in five will experience mental illness.
Dr. Rudy Fedrizzi
In honor of National Public Health Week, Dr. Rudy Fedrizzi, White River Junction Public Health Services District Director for Vermont Department of Health has shared his story on public health in Vermont.
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