High Sierra Area Health Education Center (High Sierra AHEC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing Nevada's healthcare workforce shortages by recruiting, training, and retaining health professionals committed to increasing access to primary care in underserved urban and rural communities. Working in affiliation with the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine and the Office of Statewide Initiatives, High Sierra AHEC develops diverse healthcare pathways, delivers education and resources, responds to public health issues, and advocates for health equity to reduce disparities and expand access to quality healthcare services.
High Sierra AHEC serves Carson, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Storey, and Washoe counties, and through valuable partnerships, they inspire and support future healthcare workers from an early age, providing them with a paved and equitable pathway to success. Their commitment to inclusivity, representation, and justice drives their efforts to serve Nevada's vulnerable, rural, minority, and disadvantaged populations, while prioritizing health equity and fostering a healthy workplace culture.
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