As baby boomers retire, the work force will get smaller. This means more health professionals will be needed as the pool of eligible workers shrinks. With higher paying jobs in urban areas, rural and under served areas will be harder hit. AHEC encourages rural and minority youth to go into health careers. AHEC also brings health profession students into the area for training.
Students trained in rural areas are more likely to practice there following graduation.
AHEC is an investment in the future with a proven track record in other states. The North Carolina AHEC began in 1972 and has made great strides in improving the quality and access of healthcare in that state. Utah AHEC can enjoy this same success and create a brighter future for health care in our rural and under served communities. For increased knowledge of dental problems and assisting in dental referrals, this easy reference guide is a useful addition for all medical libraries. Central Utah AHEC brings Continuing Education opportunities into the area for Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Social Workers and other health professionals.