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Welcome to the Spring 2023 South Texas AHEC Newsletter 

 

Recent Successes | Future Events | Learning Opportunities | Health News

 
 

Recent Successes

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AHEC Scholars Hard At Work

AHEC Scholars at work! During the month of February AHEC scholars provided blood pressure screenings at various events. Scholars also attended a Motivational Interviewing training at UT- San Antonio.

 

Heart Health at SWB AHEC's VOCES Program

February is Heart Health Awareness month! SWB AHEC VOCES program CHW's attended various event to promote heart health awareness!

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Future Events & Learning Opportunities

 

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Community Health Worker training Spring 2023

Future Community Health Worker training Spring 2023 Cohort has begun! The cohort is composed of 17 students from various disciplines including faith-based leaders, public servants, and medical professionals. We are excited to share that soon; Maverick, Kinney, and Zavala counties will have certified CHWs ready to be employed and connect community residents to resources! 

Healthcare Leaders program - PEAAKS

Healthcare Leaders program - PEAAKS - continues to provide high school and pre-health college students opportunities to learn more about healthcare professions. Currently, there are a total of 40 students participating in the PEAAKS program. First and Second-year PEAAKS students have been participating in various activities which include chats with healthcare professionals currently practicing in the field and hands-on training experiences. Third-year PEAAKS students are currently in the process of training to become certified Community Health Workers and are leading a project regarding the "importance of sleep" at their prospective high school. We are very proud of our pre-health professional students!

 

Sleep Awareness Week

In collaboration with Eagle Pass ISD, SWB AHEC Community Health Worker high school students will be hosting a full week of events to increase awareness of the importance of sleep. Students will provide valuable information to all Eagle Pass and CC Winn High School students. 

 

One-Day Enrichment Camp

SWB AHEC in collaboration with Mission Border Hope will be hosting a one-day enrichment camp for PEAAKS students and AHEC scholars on March 15, 2023. One-day enrichment activities include a visit to the Biomedical Research Center, Center for the Intrepid, and METC at Fort Sam Houston. 

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)


                                     

ACLS - The course highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communication; systems of care; and recognition of and intervention in cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and ASC. 

2023 Course Dates:
April 7-8
June 2-3
August 4-5
October 6-7
December 1-2

 

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • Recognize and perform early management of respiratory arrest.
  • Demonstrate effective communication as a member of a resuscitation team.
  • Recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.
  • Perform prompt, high-quality BLS, including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrated external (AED) use.

 

 

SEMM (Salud en Mis Manos) / Health in My Hands

South Coastal AHEC continues to promote Salud En Mis Manos/Health in My Hands program in our community. The goal of the program is to educate Hispanic/Latina women on the importance of prevention and early detection of breast and cervical cancer as well as to offer women free or low-cost mammograms, pap smears, and HPV vaccines. Our community healthcare workers are ready and eager to provide education to all women of South Texas.

March 6, 2023 @ Sinton High School

March 9, 2023 @ Orange Grove High School

March 16, 2023 @ Calallen Apartments

March 20, 2023 @ Nueces County Court House

March 22, 2023 @ Flour Bluff Apartments

 

Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Course – Spring 2023

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We are excited to announce that we will begin our Spring CHW Certification course via Zoom on March. 20, 2023. This 160-hour DSHS-approved course provides participants with the opportunity to learn and develop the skills needed to effectively assist people in navigating the healthcare system and gaining access to various community resources and needed services. CHWs are vital to increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, patient navigation, and community health education. After successfully completing the course, participants will receive official CHW certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

 

2023 Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Medical Mission

2023 Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Medical Mission SCAHEC, in partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD), Nueces County/Commissioner (JAG), and other community organizations, is gearing up for the 2023 IRT Medical Mission. This event will take place in June 2023 at various sites throughout Nueces County. Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) is a collaborative program that leverages military contributions and community resources to multiply value and cost savings for participants. IRT Medical missions provide communities with various no-cost healthcare services including, medical, behavioral health, dental, optical, and veterinarian services. Credentialed healthcare providers will deliver care, and no one will be turned away.

 

Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)

On May 4, 2023, SCAHEC will host its annual Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) course. ALSO encourages a standardized team-based approach amongst physicians, residents, nurse midwives, registered nurses, and other members of the maternity care team to improve patient safety and positively impact maternal outcomes. We have over 30 physicians registered for the course.

 

Rural Food Distribution

SCAHEC, in partnership with the Food Bank of Corpus Christi, will hold its monthly food distribution for the residents of Orange Grove and surrounding rural areas every 3rd Saturday of the month. We are able to provide over 200 families and individuals with healthy food and various educational resources. We are grateful to all of our community partners and volunteers in helping us to make this event a success. As always, we remain diligent in ensuring that all of the necessary safety precautions are taken to protect all volunteers, staff, and community members.

 

Upcoming Health Fairs

South Coastal AHEC in partnership with Nueces County Commissioners, the Christus Residency Programs, and other local partners will be having their School Health Fairs and Immunization Drives providing UIL Sports Physicals, Immunizations, COVID shots and testing, screenings, school supplies, and other health resources.

May 1, 2023 @ 4-6pm @ Moody High School 

May 8, 2023 @ 3:15-6pm @ Veterans Memorial High School

May 11, 2023 @ 4:30-6:30pm @ Ray High School

May 15, 2023 @ 2:30-5:30 pm @ Port Aransas High School

May 18, 2023 @ 4:30-6:30 pm @ King High School

 

CEAL (Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities) Project

 

 

South Coastal AHEC in partnership with The UT Rio Grande Valley is conducting focus groups within our community that have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 to learn how people are feeling physically and mentally after being positive for COVID-19.

 

Upcoming Presentations

On March 8, 2023, Tar Wars will be presenting at Ella Barns Elementary students with education about the harmful effects of tobacco use and vaping.  Several different activities are included in this upcoming event to help the students identify how life-altering smoking can be. 

On March 8, 2023 Mireles Elementary will be having a STEM day for students and South Coastal AHEC will be presenting students with information on healthcare education.  We plan to have an amazing interacting session with these students with a little dash of fun games. 

Vestido Rojo

In collaboration with American Heart Association, CVS Health, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, and several other local partners Corpus Christi will be having their annual Vestido Rojo celebration to bring awareness to heart health.  Several breakout sessions, food, prizes, and conversation will take place.  Our very own Bel Flores BSN will be demonstrating CPR.  It looks to be a fun-filled day!

Upcoming CME Activities

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South Coastal AHEC, in partnership with Texas State University and San Diego State University, is providing CME with a six-part ECHO series on Chagas Disease in the United States. This interprofessional series provides an opportunity for healthcare professionals to learn from experts about Chagas Disease and is led by Dr. Paula Stigler- Granados.

 

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SCAHEC, in partnership with CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital, continues with its monthly Cardiovascular Journal Club Meetings. This interprofessional educational activity provides an opportunity for cardiologists and other interested healthcare providers to discuss current cases as well as learn about emerging research and innovations in the field of cardiovascular medicine.

 

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SCAHEC, in partnership with Del Mar College, will hold the 6th Annual Hospice Symposium on June 21, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas. The goal of this activity is to provide both medical professionals and community members with the opportunity to learn about hospice care and the important role it plays in our healthcare system. The conference will feature presentations on various topics related to hospice and end-of-life care.

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Attention Health Profession Students! The AHEC Scholars Program is Recruiting!

This program is an opportunity for health profession students to participate in interprofessional education (IPE) healthcare 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, 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. Alternatively, please contact Roni Vela by e-mail at velav4@uthscsa.edu or phone at 361-881-8133, for more information. 

Please note: We are unable to accept pre-health profession students at this time.

 

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