Stress & 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…

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….

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 &…

What Is It? A week long summer camp full of hands-on activities centered around exploration of careers in healthcare! See our article “What Is Discovery Camp?“ When Is It? July 18: 9:00pm – 4:00pmJuly 19: 8:00am – 4:00pmJuly 20: 8:00am – 4:00pmJuly 21: 8:00am – 4:00pm July 22: 9:00am – 4:00pm Where Is It? Discovery…

PCRMC has lifted the face mask requirement for job shadowing students due to a decrease in flu cases. -April 18, 2017 Due to the FLU Season, students will need to submit proof of a flu test or wear a face mask while in the hospital. Mid-Missouri AHEC Staff.  Also, students under the age of 18 will have…

Missouri is celebrating vaccinations in the month of December. To learn more about immunizations and the importance to vaccinate go to the Missouri Department of Health.