The Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center (NE AHEC) has contributed to improved access and higher-quality health care in northeastern Kentucky for over 30 years. In conjunction with its host institution, St. Claire Regional Medical Center (SCR), and educational affiliate, the University of Kentucky (UK), the NE AHEC began initial formation in 1983, with an office based in Morehead. At the time, the NE AHEC was one of the state’s first regional offices to be developed. The NE AHEC continues to grow through its continued partnership with SCR and UK and collaborates with other state, regional, and local health-focused organizations. The NE AEHC serves Bath, Boyd, Carter, Clark, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lawrence, Lewis, Mason, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Powell, Robertson, and Rowan counties. Working with a variety of partners, the NE AHEC has assisted in providing the northeastern region with unique health careers and educational opportunities, including the University of Kentucky’s Rural Physician Leadership Program, the University of Kentucky’s Physician Assistant satellite campus, and five “hub” sites for University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine students, (located in Ashland, Maysville, Morehead, Mt. Sterling, and Winchester).

 TPM® Regional Project Manager Contact: Ashley Hatfield, ahatfield@kychamber.com