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Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

West Area Health Education Center

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

11/02/2026

What a fun day connecting with students at Muhlenberg Co. High School and Webster Co. ATC!

We explored the many rewarding career paths available in dentistry and put some skills to the test by practicing Indirect Vision in a typodont mouth. Students quickly learned that working through a mirror takes focus, patience, and practice.

Thank you to everyone who participated and showed such great interest in dental careers. I love helping students discover opportunities that could lead to a successful future in dental healthcare. -Beth Nicely

10/30/2026

✨🧠🫁 A big shoutout to Robbie Jones, Neurology APRN and Ashley Allen, Oncology Nurse Navigator for an incredible couple days of community outreach!

Robbie brought stroke awareness to life with the inflatable brain, while Ashley attended West Broadway Elementary with the inflatable lungs.

Thank you both for making health education fun, interactive, and impactful! 💙

10/29/2026

From life-saving decisions to teamwork under pressure, Keisha gave CTC students a firsthand glimpse into the rewarding world of Emergency Medicine.

10/28/2026

Here at West AHEC we love to see our former Pipeline Program students moving forward with their desired pathways! 🩺✨

Taylor is working at a local nursing home and on a nurse path, while Kayonna is working with children to ready herself for a career in psychology!

We are so proud to see these girl succeeding! Way to go, Kayanna and Taylor!! Keep being great!

10/28/2026

We are always excited to celebrate the success of our AHEC students, and today we are proud to recognize Jordan McElwain on her recent achievement of becoming a registered dietitian. Jordan's dedication, hard work, and passion for helping others have led her to this exciting new chapter, and we couldn't be happier for her. Congratulations, Jordan! We can't wait to see the positive impact you'll make in the lives of your patients and community.

"My name is Jordan McElwain. I am a recent dietetics grad student who previously interned with BHDM and then promptly fell in love with the people there and the work that they do. I have been inspired by them to start my career in Madisonville and to one day pursue my dream of being a Renal Dietitian!"

10/22/2026

West AHEC Assistant Director (and creative genius) Laura Watkins spent a couple of days learning, gathering fresh ideas, and engaging in great conversations at the Kentucky Maternal and Child Health Conference!

And look who she ran into... Amy Powell from North Central AHEC!

Laura is heading home with new ideas and renewed excitement for continuing to educate, support, and connect with the communities we serve. 💙

10/16/2026

🦷✨ Exciting things are happening in dental education here at West AHEC! ✨🦷

We are excited to now have the equipment needed to help educate and inspire high school students about four-handed dentistry! 🦷🙌 🙌

Four-handed dentistry is all about teamwork, efficiency, communication, and working together to provide the best possible patient care. Having the right equipment allows students to get hands-on experience, explore the dental field, and see firsthand what it takes to be part of a successful dental team.

Our hope is to spark an interest in dentistry, open doors to future career opportunities, and encourage the next generation of dental professionals!

The future of dentistry starts with education, hands-on learning, and inspiring students to explore what’s possible!

We are still looking for community partners to allow student shadows, if you or someone you know might be interested please don’t hesitate to reach out! We do all the work for you!

10/13/2026

Help Shape the Future of Dentistry!

West Kentucky AHEC is seeking dental professionals willing to host high school students for a shadowing experience. By opening your office for just a few hours, you can inspire the next generation of dental professionals, provide valuable real-world exposure, and help strengthen Kentucky's future healthcare workforce.

We coordinate scheduling and paperwork, making participation simple and flexible. Join us in making a difference, one student at a time!

For more information on how you can get involved call or email our Dental Education Specialist, Beth Nicely. Phone: 270.824.3557 or Email: [email protected]

INSPIRE. EDUCATE. GROW KY's FUTURE!

10/13/2026

Riley is an AHEC Pathway Program Alumni! We are so proud to see her continuing on her road to being a healthcare hero!!

Way to go, Riley!!

Co-op Spotlight- Riley Gallimore

We are proud to recognize another CTC senior who is building career skills and preparing for life after high school graduation! Help us celebrate Riley Gallimore as she is taking the next steps towards her future!

10/09/2026

Address

200 Clinic Drive
Madisonville, KY
42431

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4:30pm

Website

https://sites.google.com/view/west-ahec/home

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