The Central New York Area Health Education Center (CNYAHEC)

The Central New York Area Health Education Center (CNYAHEC) We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working collaboratively to improve healthcare access

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working collaboratively to improve healthcare access, delivery, and outcomes in Central New York.

A huge thank you to the students, faculty, and staff at Upstate Medical University and all of our community partners who...
08/10/2026

A huge thank you to the students, faculty, and staff at Upstate Medical University and all of our community partners who helped make Playmakers Healthcare Academy: Student Athletes Exploring Healthcare Careers possible!

With support from grant funding, we had the opportunity to introduce student-athletes from across Central New York to the many career pathways available in healthcare.

Inspired by AHEC Scholar Lydia Lanski, MS3, and supported by Lauren Wetterhahn and the Path Program, we developed a six-week, hands-on program that allowed 24 students to explore the intersection of athletics, health, and healthcare careers.

Throughout the program, students participated in:

🩺 Suturing & IV Skills with AHEC Scholars Lydia Lanski, Hunter Dean, Sarah Hoh, and Upstate Medical students Danielle Wilhelm, Alexander Bleau, and Sean McBride
🏥 Upstate Tour & Healthcare Career Pathways with Lauren L. Meyer
🥗 Sports Nutrition with Syracuse University's Jessica Garay and Maria Erdman
💪 Physical Therapy with Julie Lombardi
🩻 Medical Imaging with Kerry Greene-Donnelly
🚑 Emergency Medicine with Stan Goettel's team at the EM-STAT Center
🏋️ Workout Session at Urban Life Athletics

We are grateful to everyone who volunteered their time, expertise, and resources to give these students meaningful, hands-on experiences.

Thank you for investing in our students and our region's future healthcare professionals!

Last week, we partnered with Arnot Health, A Member of Centralus Health School of Nursing to host 13 youth as they explo...
08/07/2026

Last week, we partnered with Arnot Health, A Member of Centralus Health School of Nursing to host 13 youth as they explored the field of Nursing. Youth heard from nurses in a variety of setting, became certified in Narcan Administration and Stop the Bleed and participated in hands on activities, including:

🏥Hospital Tours
🩹CPR/First Aid Skills
🩺Vitals
⚕️Narcan Training
📚Study Skills
🧑‍⚕️And more!

Thank you Centralus Health for inspiring future nurses!

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CNYAHEC provided a free, in-person, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Older Adults Certification Training for staff mem...
07/21/2026

CNYAHEC provided a free, in-person, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Older Adults Certification Training for staff members at Catholic Charities of Oswego County in July! MHFA is an evidence-based training program administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.

This immersive and inclusive workshop is perfect for healthcare professionals, educators, community advocates, peer mentors, and human service workers..

What You’ll Gain:

✔️ Expanded knowledge of the signs, symptoms, & risk factors of mental and behavioral health challenges.

✔️ Identify appropriate professionals and self-help resources.

✔️ Increase confidence in & likelihood to help an individual in distress.

✔️ Increased mental wellbeing.

🔗 Use the QR Code or use this link to schedule a free Mental Health First Aid class in your rural community!
https://conta.cc/4gLZkfP

CNYAHEC is is able to offer this training, valued at $170 per learner, free of charge, thanks to the generous donations of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation and in collaboration with the New York State Association for Rural Health.

07/21/2026

🌟 Free Webinar🌟

Join us for our next webinar:

Thriving Under Pressure: A Strengths-Based Approach to Preventing Burnout in Public Health and Healthcare

🗓 July 23rd 2026
⏰ 12pm – 1pm
🎙 Presented by:
Dr Emee Vida Estacio, PhD, CPsychol, SFHEA

This dynamic one-hour virtual session reframes burnout through a strengths-based, systems-level lens. Designed for public health professionals, program managers, and cross-sector teams, this session offers practical tools to sustain performance and well-being in high-pressure environments.

🎓 FREE CEs available for Social Work, LMHC, OT, PT, and SLP!

🔗 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_arnZisK1Tief1WDL4M34Hg

We're incredibly grateful to the Le Moyne College Physician Assistant Program for partnering with us to host MASH Camp f...
07/16/2026

We're incredibly grateful to the Le Moyne College Physician Assistant Program for partnering with us to host MASH Camp for the second year in a row! 🎉

This year's camp brought together nearly 40 middle school students from seven counties across Central New York to explore exciting careers in healthcare through interactive, hands-on learning.

A special thank you to the Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling students who shared their time, knowledge, and enthusiasm with our campers.

Together, they led engaging activities including:
🦴 Organizing a skeleton
🧠 Building a spine
❤️ Taking vital signs
💬 Exploring mental health
🛠️ Using occupational therapy tools
🌮 Creating a low-sodium taco seasoning blend in our "Spice Lab"

Thank you to everyone who helped inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. We can't wait to do it again next year!

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉CNYAHEC, WNY R-AHEC and St James Hospital are teaming up to host MASH Camp – a FREE, hands-on ...
07/13/2026

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉

CNYAHEC, WNY R-AHEC and St James Hospital are teaming up to host MASH Camp – a FREE, hands-on healthcare career exploration day for youth!

🗓 Date: Friday, August 21st
🕗 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: St. James Hospital, Hornell, NY
👥 Who: Rising 10th-12th graders, 16+ years old
💵 Cost: FREE (Lunch included!)

🔬 At MASH Camp, students will dive into real-world healthcare experiences—practice hands-on skills, connect with professionals, and explore a wide variety of exciting careers in medicine, nursing, and more!

✨ Spots are limited, apply now! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STJamesHealthCareersCamp2026

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉CNYAHEC and the Arnot Ogden School of Nursing are teaming up to host Nursing Immersion – a FRE...
06/16/2026

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉

CNYAHEC and the Arnot Ogden School of Nursing are teaming up to host Nursing Immersion – a FREE, two day hands-on nursing exploration program for youth!

🗓 Dates: July 28th & 29th
🕗 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Arnot Ogden School of Nursing Elmira, NY
👥 Who: 10th & 1th graders, 16+ years old
💵 Cost: FREE (Lunch included!)

✨ Spots are limited, so don’t wait—register now!
👉https://forms.gle/YwHyucXTYFFiGbQc9

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1970 W. Fayette Street STE 205
Cortland, NY
13204

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+16077561090

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