Eastern Montana AHEC
About Our Region
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At A Glance
Population
x (x% of the state)
Counties Served
x
Health Professional Shortage Areas
X counties are Primary Care HPSAs
X counties are Mental Health HPSAs
X counties are Dental HPSAs
Programs
Medstart
Multi-day camp that introduces rising sophomores, juniors and seniors to a variety
of healthcare careers. Curriculum includes hands-on activities, presentations from
healthcare professionals, job shadowing, and college prep information sessions. Students
stay on a college campus for the duration of the camp.
Heads Up
Multi-day camp that introduces rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors to a variety
of behavioral health careers. Curriculum includes hands-on activities, presentations
from behavioral health professionals, local healthcare facility tours, college prep
information sessions and certification in Teen Mental Health First Aid. Students stay
on a college campus for the duration of the camp.
REACH
Research and Explore Awesome Career in Healthcare (REACH) is a one-day program hosted
at a local healthcare facility that provides high school students the opportunity
to explore the healthcare field through a variety of hands-on stations and activities.
Pathways to Health Careers in Montana Flyer
Our Pathways Flyer offers students and counselors a comprehensive guide to healthcare
career options at Montana colleges and universities, featuring information on certificate
programs, associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees.
Rhianna Tretin
Director
rhianna.tre@riverstonehealth.org
Nikole Bakko
Outreach Coordinator
nikole.bak@riverstonehealth.org
Jenny Jutz
Student Placement Coordinator
Billings WWAMI Track Coordinator
jenny.jut@riverstonehealth.org
Dustin Schneider
Training Coordinator
- Geriatric Suit Empathy Training (Geri-Suit)
- Positive Approach to Care: Dementia Training
- Simulation Laboratory (SIM Lab)
- Basic X-Ray Techniques Workshop (for Limited Permit Holders)
- X-Ray Continuing Education Workshop (for maintaining license)
dustin.sch@rivertsonehealth.org
Host Organization
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Eastern Montana AHEC is hosted by Riverstone Health, XXXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |