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Welcome to the South Texas AHEC e-Notes for July 2025

 

Learning Opportunities and Upcoming Events 

 

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Follow Mid Rio Grande Border AHEC on Facebook @AreaHealthEducationCenter

 

Mental Health Awareness Virtual Seminar

July 11, 2025 from 1:30 to 2:30pm
via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DD5qKLzzQgeI2tGDaKDVWw

July's Mental Health Awareness Virtual Webinar will be held on July 11, 2025. July's guest speaker will be Christine Ramos Camacho, MD, MS from UTHealth San Antonio. Participants will earn 1 Knowledge contact hour. For more information, contact the Mid Rio Grande Border AHEC Office at 956-712-0037


Seventeen Day Workshop

The Seventeen Days Workshop is designed for girls aged 15-19 years old and addresses the importance of planning safe relationships. These sessions are scheduled as needed. For more information, please contact the Mid Rio Grande Border AHEC Office at 956-712-0037


5K Run/Walk & Mental Health Wellness Fair

Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 8:00 to 11:00am
to be held at North Central Park

The 5K Run/Walk & Mental Health Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday September 6, 2025. The walk and Fair are promoting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. For more information contact the Mid Rio Grande Border AHEC Office at 956-712-0037


41st Annual Update in Medicine Conference
   
Friday October 24 to Saturday October 25, 2025

41st Annual Update in Medicine Conference will be held October 24-25, 2025 and will be offering current health information on various conditions affecting the community. For more information, please contact the Mid Rio Grande Border AHEC Office 956-712-0037

 

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Ray High School Physicals
 
July 17, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00pm
Ray High School 1002 Texan Trail, Corpus Christi, TX

South Coastal AHEC has had numerous physicals and continues to add schools to its lineup. On July 17th, we will be providing free physicals at Ray High School from 4:00 - 6:00pm. It is expected that over 200 students will receive free physicals. For more information, contact Brittany Serna at 361-881-8133.

 

Orange Grove Food Distribution

July 19, 2025 from 7:00 to 10:00am
306 Voelkel Ave, Orange Grove, TX

The third Saturday of the month is for food distribution! Every third Saturday of the month, South Coastal AHEC travels to Orange Grove, TX, to distribute food for the community. Each month, they see over 100 families. For more information, contact Brittany Serna at 361-881-8133

 

Operation Health & Wellness

 
July 21-26, 2025
See flyer for details about services available at each location.

Each year, South Coastal AHEC participates in a week-long health initiative to provide no-cost services to the community. Typically, this is done in collaboration with the military. This year, they were unable to attend. South Coastal AHEC Director Belinda Flores has taken the lead in organizing this year's initiative. There will be three locations: West Oso High School, the Calderon Building in Robstown, and the Mission of Mercy in Corpus Christi. Services provided will include Medical, Dental, Vision, Behavioral, and pet services. For more information, contact Belinda Flores at 361-881-8133.


Operation Safe Return
August 2, 2025

Each year, the Corpus Christi Police Department hosts a back-to-school health fair where students can receive free school supplies, physicals, and more! This year, South Coastal AHEC will be providing the physicals. For more information contact Brittany Serna at 361-881-8133


Seashore Physicals

August 4, 2025 from 4-6pm
15437 S Padre Island Dr

South Coastal AHEC will be providing no-cost sports physicals to the students of Seashore Middle Academy. The event is open to all CCISD students. For more information contact Brittany Serna at 361-881-8133


Flour Bluff Health Fair

August 7, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:30pm
255 Waldron Rd, Corpus Christi, TX

South Coastal AHEC will be hosting a free health fair at Flour Bluff High School! The community is invited to attend. Students will receive free physicals, access to community resources, and door prizes!  For more information contact Brittany Serna at 361-881-8133

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The AHEC Scholars Program is Enrolling Health Profession Students!

The AHEC Scholars Program is an opportunity for certain health profession students (medical, advanced practice nursing, registered nursing, pharmacy, physician assistants, dentistry, graduate psychology, CHWs, graduate public health, social workers, and others) to participate in interprofessional healthcare team activities. The duration of the program is 1-2 years (depending on discipline), runs concurrently with a student’s academic curriculum, and concludes when the student graduates from their respective health profession program. In addition to educational and professional enrichment, the AHEC Scholars Program offers a $500 stipend, per year involved in the program, to help offset student costs.

If you are interested in applying please click here. The AHEC Scholars Program is explained in greater detail at https://stahec.uthscsa.edu/ahec-scholars-2. Alternatively, please contact Roni Vela by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone: 361-881-8133, for more information. 

 
 

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