Our Work:
"We are proud to assist in the development of the health professions workforce in our region through education, training and public awareness."
-Shelba Scheffner MPH,CHES
Executive Director ECPAAHEC
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Teach Academy
Teachers Exploring and Advocating Careers in Health
Are you looking for an Exciting, Fast-Paced, Interactive way to learn new ideas while earning:
PSNA Contact Hours
CHES Credits
ACT 48 hours
Click HERE for more information about the Teach Academy!
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Community Health Workers
Community Health Workers (CHW) are trusted members of the community with a passion for helping others prevent or manage disease or other physical/behavioral health issues. CHWs tend to have an intimate knowledge of their communities and local resources. They use that knowledge and passion to help individuals overcome barriers to care such as those associated with language, culture, transportation, scheduling and finances.
The Eastcentral PA Area Health Education Center (AHEC) offers a 100 hour training program designed to provide the core competencies needed for work in community-based and inpatient settings. Also, the training provides comprehensive information about accessing healthcare and other social/community resources which are specific to the particular area where the training takes place.
Click here for more information
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
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Tobacco Education
Several Tobacco Education Training Programs are offered in the Northeast Region by our Professional Trainer Debra Youngfelt.
The Northeast Region includes the following counties:
Carbon, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton,
Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming.
All trainings are FREE throughout the Northeast Region and
provided at a time and location convenient to those attending.
(Funding provided by Tobacco Free Northeast)
Trainings can also be provided outside the 10 county region for a fee.
Click HERE for additional information
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Dental Van
Health Smiles, Happy Kids Mobile Dental Van

FREE Dental Services for Children with Medical Assistance
Click HERE for more information
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Medical & Allied Health Students!
Students interested in a rotation in the Eastcentral region click HERE for more information.
Opportunity to help repay student loans!!!! Click HERE
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HPV Immunization Project |