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These articles were written by Northeast Oregon Area Health Education Center (NEOAHEC). They are the intellectual property of NEOAHEC. These pieces of writing in their entirety cannot be altered without explicit permission. NEOAHEC is supported by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under U77HP03052.

Stories of Impact

NEO Impact is a series of stories written by NEOAHEC about people who have either been impacted by or have impacted NEOAHEC and the healthcare workforce in our region.

Success Stories

Success Stories, written in 2008, recalls the journeys of students who have passed through the youth programs of NEOAHEC and on to health careers.

Scrapbook

NEOAHEC has been operating in eastern Oregon since 1991. During that time, our programming has been featured in the La Grande Observer, East Oregonian, and other local newspapers. We have compiled a selection of these articles over time.

Newsletter

This is where NEOAHEC posts all of our newsletter articles, success stories, annual reports, and more.

Ahnica Shoemaker: Seizing Every Opportunity

Ahnica Shoemaker: Seizing Every Opportunity

For Ahnica Shoemaker, an Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Nursing student, being homeschooled didn’t mean that she and her five siblings spent all their time at home. Her family has worked diligently to complement homeschool education with diverse hands-on experiences, including NEOAHEC's MedQuest.

30 Years of MedQuest Video

30 Years of MedQuest Video

Northeast Oregon AHEC's MedQuest camp has been serving eastern Oregon for 30 Years.

Welcoming Dani Patton!

Welcoming Dani Patton!

Meet our newest NEOAHEC team member, Dani Patton!

2024 MedQuest Wrap-Up

2024 MedQuest Wrap-Up

NEOAHEC has completed our third and final MedQuest camp for 2024!

Chronicle of Higher Education

Chronicle of Higher Education

A case study titled, "How a Rural College Works to Prevent 'Brain Drain'" was recently published by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Forging Her Own Path: Liz Sieders, PA 

Forging Her Own Path: Liz Sieders, PA 

Liz Sieders, NEOAHEC Board of Directors Secretary, was well into her career before she became aware of the nonprofit’s existence. Without the support of an organization like NEOAHEC, she forged her own path to rural healthcare, locating resources and finding experiential learning opportunities. Once she became aware of NEOAHEC and its mission, she got involved, and this year marks her sixth as a board member.

Workforce Development and Retention Subcommittee Strategy Paper

Workforce Development and Retention Subcommittee Strategy Paper

MedQuest has been recognized in the Health Care Workforce Committee's Workforce Development and Retention Subcommittee Strategy Paper.

Rural Health Care: Supporting Lives and Improving Communities

Rural Health Care: Supporting Lives and Improving Communities

During a recent United States Senate Finance Committee hearing, "Rural Health Care: Supporting Lives and Improving Communities," Grande Ronde Hospital President & CEO Jeremy Davis highlighted NEOAHEC.

A Supportive Career: Marti Erice, CNA-2

A Supportive Career: Marti Erice, CNA-2

Marti’s occupational passion for helping people and her extracurricular passion for traveling the world are complemented by the flexibility of her position as a CNA. She discovered this career path at MedQuest, and the life-long friendships she made during the program has encouraged her to continue giving back to NEOAHEC years after entering the workforce.

Frontier MedQuest by Harney District Hospital

Frontier MedQuest by Harney District Hospital

Check out this article posted by the Harney District Hospital about Frontier MedQuest!