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About WR Area Health Education Center The West River Area Health Education Center is committed to expanding the healthcare workforce in South Dakota, as well as offering creative, hands-on and innovative health career curriculums for pre-college level students. Learn more about the history, vision, goals and values of AHEC, as well as meet our staff and Board of Directors.

Students West River AHEC provides valuable resources to K-12 and higher education students who are interested in careers in healthcare. Learn more about medical camps, undergraduate research opportunities and scholarships that are available to help you prepare for a successful career.

Healthcare Professionals SD AHEC provides information about healthcare jobs, recruitment opportunities and continuing health education programs located within the state of South Dakota.

Community The SD AHEC aims to create healthier communities. Offering continuing education that addresses both emerging health issues and other identified community health needs will strengthen communities across South Dakota.

Healthcare Career Exploration Tool

Interested in a career in healthcare? Our Healthcare Career Exploration tool can help you learn all about the healthcare programs in South Dakota! Explore degree programs, scholarships, resources, and opportunities in this easy to navigate web resource.

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Misson Statement

Mission Statement

Connecting students to careers, professionals to communities and communities to better health.

The West River Area Health Education Center (AHEC) collaborates with a network of community, state, health care and academic partners committed to meeting the healthcare workforce needs of South Dakota.