Northeast Minnesota AHEC

Northeast Minnesota AHEC promotes rural health educational opportunities and addresses health workforce challenges unique to the ten-county Northeast region.

Region

The Northeast Minnesota AHEC region is known for superb recreational opportunities and striking natural beauty. Our area features more than 1600 lakes, towering pines and hardwoods, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, and the shores of Lake Superior. Our host facility in Hibbing, Fairview Range Regional Health Services, is a regional medical campus providing a full spectrum of health services.

Community Culture

Communities range in population from 61 to 86,125 and are spread across 20,731 square miles. The largest employers are in services, trades, transportation, manufacturing industries, and health care. Learn more about local communities by browsing our community profiles, which showcase local health care, recreational and other opportunities.

Rural Health Education Specialties

Mental health, oral health

Explore Northeast Minnesota AHEC’s opportunities for

Information for NE MNAHEC:

Health Careers Exploration for Students

K-12 Teachers

Health Professions Students and Residents

Health Professionals

Community Members

Community Profiles

Staff

Board of Directors

Key Partners

Local Resources

Health Analysis

Contact

Brendan L. Ashby
Executive Director
218-362-6153

Brittany Morgan
Health Careers Specialist
218-362-6460

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Minnesota Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Health Professions cooperative agreement # 1U76-HP00599-01 funded through Title VII of the Public Health Service Act.