As the year comes to a close, we look back and reminisce about the many wonderful memories created by outreach in the communities of Northern Nevada. Our Community Health Advocates were busy in 2025, attending career fairs, presenting at middle

2026 is right around the corner, and with the promise of a new year comes exciting new trainings that the High Sierra AHEC team is currently building!

The High Sierra AHEC Team has been hard at work developing new training content for our existing Community Health Worker (CHW) and Nevada Cultural Competency (NVCC) programs.

Stepping Up to the Plate: How Baseball Mirrors Life and Our Mission at High Sierra AHEC This year’s Ace Ball Fundraiser was a grand slam, and it’s all thanks to you! Together, we stepped up to the plate, embraced the spirit of baseball, and showed how its lessons mirror the work we do every day to improve health access and education across Northern Nevada.

The 25-26 school year at the University of Nevada, Reno is officially here! The start of a new semester means a new opportunity for undergraduate pre-health students to apply and become AHEC Student Ambassadors!

At High Sierra AHEC, we believe in the power of community, collaboration, and education to transform healthcare from the ground up. As we...

High Sierra AHEC is proud to announce that it has been awarded funding through the Nevada Health Workforce Pipeline , a state initiative...

On a night filled with inspiration, pride, and community spirit, the High Sierra AHEC hosted its first annual Night of Excellence Award...

At High Sierra AHEC , we’re committed to fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals. One of the ways we’re making a...

High Sierra AHEC, through our Nevada Cultural Competency Program, has had the pleasure of collaborating with the Office of Minority...

The Student Ambassador program has always been dedicated to fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals in Nevada....

The growing demand for healthcare professionals highlights the importance of creating opportunities that inspire young students to pursue...

High Sierra AHEC is thrilled to announce that it has received funding from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) to establish...

High Sierra AHEC is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Fund for Resilient Nevada grant for Project Rise, which will run from...

On September 21, 2024, High Sierra AHEC held our 5th Annual AceBall fundraiser at the Reno Aces Porsche Club. With about 80 attendees,...

At High Sierra, we are committed to strengthening our mission and expanding our reach in the community. One of the exciting steps we've...