ABOUT CAHEC
The mission of Centennial Area Health Education Center
is to positively impact health outcomes in Northeast Colorado by connecting existing and future health professionals and communities with resources and education.
The primary goal of Centennial Area Health Education Center's work is to strengthen the health and wellness of the communities in our 12-county region. Our areas of focus are:
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Health Education and Collaboration
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Workforce Shortages and Diversity
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Health Disparities
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Wellbeing
What the heck is an AHEC?
The U.S. Congress created the National Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) programs in 1971 as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Today, this network of health-related institutions provides multidisciplinary educational services to students, faculty and local practitioners, ultimately improving the quality and delivery of healthcare in medically underserved areas throughout the U.S. See the National AHEC Annual snapshot to learn about our collective impact.
The AHECs were created to link the resources of university health science centers with local planning, educational and clinical resources.
The Colorado AHEC Program Office is under the leadership of the Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. There are six regional AHEC offices that serve as liaisons between the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and local communities (see map to the right).
CAHEC Community
CAHEC is comprised of a small, but mighty team of professionals who are passionate about our mission. Together and in collaboration with our various partners, we help build a pipeline of future healthcare leaders, provide educational opportunities to clinicians and healthcare educators, and connect citizens and practitioners to health resources to promote better health outcomes for all.
Our Region
As one of six Colorado AHECs, Centennial Area Health Education Center serves a population of over 750,000 in North-Eastern Colorado, including:
