Our mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare in Southern Arizona by increasing the supply and distribution of skilled healthcare professionals caring for the region’s rural and medically underserved communities.
SAAHEC is one of six (6) regional Arizona Area Health Education Centers (AzAHEC) focused on developing integrated, sustainable health professions workforce education and pipeline programs throughout the state. We are committed to serving Cochise, Pima, and Santa Cruz counties
Award-winning poster projects at El Rio Health spotlight innovative approaches to chronic pain care, hypertension management, antibiotic stewardship, and interprofessional, team-based quality improvement.
Step into the 2025 Southwestern Primary Care Research & Innovation Summit Poster Fair, held on May 6th at the El Rio Manning House. This photo gallery captures candid moments from a vibrant afternoon of poster browsing, discussion, and connection, culminating in the selection and announcement of this year’s Poster Fair Award Winners.
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SAAHEC provides and coordinates opportunities for college and graduate students to train and serve in rural and medically underserved and under resourced urban communities.
SAAHEC supports, strengthens, and increases access to continuing education opportunities for practicing health professionals to enhance quality of care and improve patient outcomes.
SAAHEC develops and supports programs that spark interest and inspire students from rural and historically underrepresented communities to explore careers in primary healthcare.
SAAHEC provides and coordinates opportunities for college and graduate students to train and serve in rural and medically underserved and under-resourced urban communities.