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Zika Virus is a growing concern throughout the state.   We set out to find some information on where it’s from, how it spreads and what you can do to prevent it.  Zika is spread by the Aedes Mosquito and originates from parts of  South America, Africa, and Asia. Find more information on Zika at health.mo.gov….

Healthcare problems in rural communities are numerous. Missouri is no exception. Not only are there a lot of problems, the implications are very serious! Mid-MO AHEC is here to help solve these problems from inside the community. Problem #1: Easy Access To Primary Care Every day, residents in Missouri’s rural communities face difficulty accessing quality…

Rolla High School students Emma Guffey and Autym Decker created a poster speaking out against the Juul e-cigarette. The Juul is a highly stylized product that has found favor with the teenage crowd. These two young women are part of a Project Lead the Way class taught by Ms. Rachelle Thessen. While, both Emma &…

A Professional Opportunity For Students To Explore Careers In Healthcare Making the decision to pursue a career in healthcare is a difficult one. Especially if you are still in highschool. How do you know what you really want to be? Doctor? Nurse? Surgeon? What’s the difference? If I already have an idea, what should I…

  Stress has a major impact on the health & wellness of  all our lives.  Ann Melton, Counseling student from Ottawa University put together  this blog page. Check it out. Stress and the mind.

There are tremendous benefits, opportunities, and advantages for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare who also want to live in a small town or rural area. Helping connect students, healthcare professionals, and communitites is the primary way Mid-MO AHEC combats the shortage of primary care in rural Missouri. Believe it or not, there…