Central Colorado AHEC
Central Colorado AHEC is one of five regional centers of the Colorado AHEC System with our office in the Fitzsimons campus of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Central Colorado AHEC works in partnership with four other Area Health Education Centers in Colorado in concert with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, as well as other state agencies and institutions.
Southwest Center for Public Health Preparedness (SWCPHP)
The overall mission of the Southwest Center for Public Health Preparedness is to help prepare the public health workforce response to bioterrorism and emerging health threats ...[more information]
News
5th Annual Healthcare Institute for Educators
“A Prescription for the Future: Healthcare Careers”; 12 & 13 June 2008. University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus. Credit available, $50 registration. Please register here.
Central Colorado AHEC now Accepts PayPal
Central Colorado AHEC will now be using PayPal for on-line payments. We have chosen PayPal because of its exceptionally strong security features and convenience for our users.
Colorado West Nile Virus Interactive Update
May 9, 2008, 8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Speaker: John Pape, Epidemiologist, Communicable Disease Epidemiology Program, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. ITV sites, register here Download: Agenda | Sign in | Protocol | Evaluation.
Colorado Diabetes Network: Diabetes, Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease - 21 May 2008
We are very excited to announce our upcoming Colorado Diabetes Network annual meeting focusing on Diabetes, Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease on May 21, 2008! See the brochure here. More Information .
Central CO AHEC has Moved!
Central CO AHEC has just moved to a new building on the Anschutz Medical Campus. A map showing the new location and nearby parking can be found through this link.
Summer Health Institute
This summer's Health Institute is a great opportunity for high school students interested in learning more about a health career. More information can be found at the Colorado Health Careers site.
Promise Of Nursing Scholarship Opportunities Through The FNSNA
Undergraduates and RN's: If you are in need of financial assistance to support your education, then we’ve got great news for you! Scholarship applications are now available for undergraduate nursing students and for registered nurses wishing to pursue a career in nursing education. Go to National Student Nurses' Association website.
Mini Med School Images
See images from this great event.
IMPACT*: Improving Pediatric Asthma Care Training
We invite your participation in an exciting new program called Improving Pediatric Asthma Care Training*. We guarantee IMPACT will impact and improve pediatric asthma care in your office.
We will be conducting initial “focus groups” to understand current practice, barriers to asthma care and optimal approaches to CME and follow-up education. Please contact Gloria Nussbaum, RN, MSN at 303-724-0335 to set up a luncheon in your office for this brief session. Thank You! More Information
Rural Healthcare Institute 2007 - Images
The 2007 Rural Healthcare Institute was a great success, see images from this important event.
OSHA Resource: Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic
All businesses, schools, health providers, behavioral health, special population sectors, human services, emergency responders, public works, public safety and public health are a part of the planning process for county preparedness. Download this newly released resource that describes the role in preparing workplaces for an influenza pandemic.
Registered Nurses Returning to Practice
This course has been designed and developed as an "online" refresher course for the RN who needs to activate their nursing license or the nurse who wishes to return to active nursing practice. It is an "anytime, anywhere" program where the individual student directs and controls his/her own learning environment. The theory is offered through the Central Colorado Area Health Education Center (AHEC) on Web CT that can be accessed from any computer. This course meets the requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing Policy: 10-17 “Continuing Competency Requirements for RN, LPN.” More information at www.CentralCOAHEC.org/RNRefresher
LPN/LVN Refresher Course
This course has been designed and developed as an "online" refresher course for the LPN or LVN who needs to activate their nursing license or for those who wish to return to active nursing practice. It is an "anytime, anywhere" program where the individual student directs and controls his/her own learning environment. The theory is offered through the Central Colorado Area Health Education Center (AHEC) on Web CT that can be accessed from any computer. This course meets the requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing Policy: 10-17 “Continuing Competency Requirements for RN, LPN”. Click here for more information on the LPN Refresher Course
Healthy Colorado 2010
Healthy Colorado 2010 was spearheaded by the Office of Local Liaison of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to serve as a resource for communities, public health professionals, policy makers and funders interested in improving the health and well-being of Coloradoans. This resource compiles information from local, private, state and federal sources on 10 leading indicators of Coloradoans' health. Download the full report (large file, 4.2MB)
Health-e Denver
The Denver Public Library has a new portal for local health information for you and your family. Take a look at http://www.denverlibrary.org/research/health/
CO.Train - A Training Site for Public Health Professionals
CO.TRAIN, the premier learning resource for professionals who protect the public's health. A free service of the Public Health Foundation, www.train.org is part of the newly expanded TrainingFinder Real-time Affiliate Integrated Network (TRAIN). Download the brochure.
Collaborations
Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence
The Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence is the only organization in Colorado exclusively dedicated to ensuring that our state has adequate numbers of highly-qualified nurses. Sign-up for their monthly newsletter. See the October issue.
Colorado Nurses Association
The Colorado Nurses Association is a professional organization of registered nurses in Colorado. View their Website.
Colorado Health Institute
The Colorado Health Institute (CHI) is an independent, nonprofit health policy and research organization based in Denver, Colorado. [More information]
National Area Health Education Center
The National Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network consists of two complementary programs. [More information]