Texas AHEC East-Greater Houston Region is committed to improving the health of urban and underserved communities in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Waller Counties.
Health Education and Workforce development
Through innovative health education and health workforce development programs, we work with our community to bridge existing gaps in care among the underserved.
Texas DSHS Community Health Worker Certification Trainings
Community Health Workers (CHWs) work in association with the local health care system (hospitals, doctors, clinics) in both urban and rural environments to bridge the gap between providers and underserved populations in need of care. They are members of the community who share ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status and life experiences with those they serve. MORE INFO
AHEC Scholars Program
The AHEC Scholars Program is for current health profession students interested in gaining additional training and team-based clinical experiences working in rural areas and/or with underserved populations.
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Health Literacy Classes
MSEARCH 2021 “BYOD”
Mobile Systems Education and Resources for Consumer Health (MSEARCH) Bring Your Own Device is a electronic skill building program focused on educating seniors’ how to navigate National Libraries of Medicine (NLM) health information website using mobile device technology. Partnerships developed with the City of Houston Health Department and Baker-Ripley Neighborhood Centers Inc. have provided outreach opportunities to access senior populations
Community Check-in Events
The Texas Vaccine Outreach Education Program
Texas AHEC East Greater Houston Region has partnered with the Cizik School of Nursing at UT Health Houston, The University of Houston Downtown Social Work program, Texas Southern University School of Pharmacy will provide three public events beginning April 02, 2022. COVID-19 vaccinations and toolkits will be available on site. MORE INFO…
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