2017 Bruce C. Potter Scholarship Award Winner

On Friday, June 16, 2017, the Northern Area Health Education Center (NAHEC) held their Annual Meeting at the Genesee Grande Hotel in Syracuse. The Bruce C. Potter Memorial Scholarship was presented at this meeting to Anola Stage. Anola is in her third year of Medical...

Afton Student Explores Medical Laboratory at Tri-Town

Have you ever wondered what happens after you have a blood test or biopsy? One Afton student had the chance to find out by participating in a medical laboratory science job shadowing program offered through Bassett Healthcare Network and CNYAHEC. Amber Sypniefski, a...

CNYAHEC’s HealthQuest Summer Camp: Where Are They Now?

HWapps offers various opportunities for students to shadow professionals and learn about health careers through our platform. Many students have participated, which in turn has expanded their knowledge and prepared them for future endeavors. One student in particular...

Medical Students to Immerse Themselves in Local Rural Life and Practice

*UPDATED* Listen to the Immersion Students' PSA below! Canton-Potsdam Hospital is partnering with the Northern Area Health Education Center (NAHEC) and SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine Department of Family Medicine to bring six medical students to...

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