SWOK Area Health Education Center

SWOK Area Health Education Center SW-AHEC enhances the state's healthcare workforce to improve primary care access in underserved areas

SW-AHEC strengthens the state's health care workforce by recruiting, training, and retaining health professionals committed to increasing access to primary care in underserved urban and rural communities.

Public health looks different than it did five years ago. And five years from now, it'll look different again. Keeping u...
09/17/2026

Public health looks different than it did five years ago. And five years from now, it'll look different again.

Keeping up with those shifts isn't optional for healthcare providers. It's part of the job. That's why Current and Emerging Health Issues is woven into everything we do at AHEC.

Prepared providers mean healthier communities. It's that straightforward.

Health literacy — the ability to find, understand, and use health information — is something a lot of us take for grante...
09/15/2026

Health literacy — the ability to find, understand, and use health information — is something a lot of us take for granted.

But for many people in rural communities, navigating the healthcare system can feel overwhelming. That's why AHEC trains providers to communicate clearly, meet patients where they are, and make sure everyone walks away understanding their care.

Because informed patients are healthier patients. 💙

Great healthcare in rural Oklahoma doesn't just happen — it's built. It's built through partnerships between schools, ho...
09/11/2026

Great healthcare in rural Oklahoma doesn't just happen — it's built.

It's built through partnerships between schools, hospitals, clinics, and community organizations. It's built when students are placed in the right settings. And it's built when everyone at the table is working toward the same goal.

That's the network AHEC is part of — and we're proud to be in it. 💙

Health professions students — if the AHEC Scholars Program has been on your radar, now is the time to act. 🩺Two years of...
09/09/2026

Health professions students — if the AHEC Scholars Program has been on your radar, now is the time to act. 🩺

Two years of real community-based experience. Training across eight essential health topics. A free certificate that makes your resume stand out. And your current clinical hours may already count.

Apply now before spots are gone: https://bit.ly/3RnRbAM

Happy Labor Day! 🎉Today we're thinking about all the hardworking people who show up every single day — including the hea...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🎉

Today we're thinking about all the hardworking people who show up every single day — including the healthcare workers, educators, and community health professionals who keep SW Oklahoma running.

We hope you get some well-deserved rest today. You've earned it. 💙

Have you heard about the Oklahoma AHEC Community Health Worker Certificate Program? In just 15 weeks, you can build your...
09/04/2026

Have you heard about the Oklahoma AHEC Community Health Worker Certificate Program?

In just 15 weeks, you can build your knowledge of rural and underserved health issues, grow your professional network, and gain a competitive edge with employers — with the potential to earn a stipend upon completion.

This program is designed for people who want to strengthen Oklahoma communities from the inside out. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/49CVdiB

Today is the day! SIM FEST: End-of-Summer Edition starts at 4:30 PM and we'd love to see you there. It's free, it's fun,...
09/03/2026

Today is the day! SIM FEST: End-of-Summer Edition starts at 4:30 PM and we'd love to see you there. It's free, it's fun, and it's for everyone.

Tour the Simulation Center, see advanced healthcare equipment in action, and connect with local schools, hospital departments, and community organizations — all in one place.

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at AHEC? 🩺Between connecting students to training sites, hosting programs lik...
09/01/2026

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at AHEC? 🩺

Between connecting students to training sites, hosting programs like Summer PULSE, and supporting healthcare providers across SW Oklahoma, there's never a dull moment. It's a great time to be part of SW Oklahoma AHEC.

Community healthcare workers do some of the most important work in healthcare. And they rarely get the credit they deser...
08/27/2026

Community healthcare workers do some of the most important work in healthcare. And they rarely get the credit they deserve. 🧡

They connect patients to resources, navigate systems, and show up for people when it matters most.

AHEC is proud to train and support these essential members of the healthcare team right here in SW Oklahoma.

SIM FEST is just around the corner and you won't want to miss it! Join us September 3rd from 4:30–6:30 PM at the Simulat...
08/26/2026

SIM FEST is just around the corner and you won't want to miss it!

Join us September 3rd from 4:30–6:30 PM at the Simulation Center of Southwest Oklahoma for a hands-on look at the world of healthcare simulation. See real equipment in action, meet local healthcare organizations, and explore the many paths into a healthcare career.

It's free, it's fun, and it's for everyone. See you there!

Address

3401 W Gore Boulevard
Lawton, OK
73505

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+15806997353

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