About
Area Health Education Center
We Take a Great Amount of Pride in What We Do
Through this alliance with the University of Vermont, the two AHECs support and promote excellence in the health care system of Vermont and in the training of health practitioners through community-based education involving students, health care professionals and community residents.
Our Funding
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, the University of Vermont, the State of Vermont and local community organizations provide funding for the AHECs. This four-way partnership enables a broad framework under which each AHEC tailors its program and activities to meet local health priorities. Southern Vermont AHEC was established in Springfield, Vermont in early 1999. It serves the five counties of Addison, Bennington, Rutland, Windham and Windsor.
Southern Vermont AHEC primarily focuses on rural health care workforce development to meet the needs of communities and health care professionals. Related to workforce development, the center works closely with the University of Vermont in supporting medical students and their community faculty prior to, during and after rotations.
Southern Vermont AHEC is a member of the Vermont AHEC Network and the National AHEC Organization.
“When I applied to C-SHIP I had just barely considered dentistry as a future career. Thanks to this internship, I am confident that I want to be a dentist and practice in Vermont.”
C-SHIP Program Alumna
Mission of Southern Vermont AHEC:
Enhancing community efforts to obtain, maintain and retain the primary healthcare workforce in Southern Vermont.
Connecting students to careers, professionals to communities and communities to better health.
Contact SVTAHEC
368 River Street, Suite 145
Springfield, VT 05156
p. 802-885-2126
f. 802-885-2128
e. info@svtahec.org
Open Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM.
Media Contacts & Inquiries
Media members may contact Marketing & Communications Manager, Peg Bolgioni during normal business hours.
802.885.2126 x10
pbolgioni@svtahec.org
A 501(c)(3) organization serving Addison, Bennington, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor counties in partnership with The University of Vermont Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine