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Recruit.
Train.
Retain.

Providing healthcare workforce training from classroom to career.

Upcoming Events

  • FREE Blood Pressure Education Community Workshop
    FREE Blood Pressure Education Community Workshop
    Tue, Aug 25
    Kaiaulu Hub at the Prince Kuhio Plaza
    The Elks and Hawaii Island Area Health Education Center are offering a FREE blood pressure education community workshop.
  • Mind Your Brain
    Mind Your Brain
    Sat, Sep 12
    Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo
    Hilo Brain Health & Wellness Fair Free. For All Ages. For Everyone Open to the general public, brain injury and stroke survivors and their supports, caregivers, families, and professionals.
  • Vibrant Hawai'i presents: KōCreate: 'OAKA Youth Civic Leadership
    Vibrant Hawai'i presents: KōCreate: 'OAKA Youth Civic Leadership
    Visit bit.ly/kocreateoaka for more info
    Visit bit.ly/kocreateoaka for more info
    A two-year civic leadership and workforce development pathway preparing Hawai'i Island students to step into their kuleana as capable, connected contributors to their communities.
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JD DOMIZIO

Hawai'i Island AHEC

Associate Director

The Hawai'i Island Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is an organization dedicated to improving healthcare access and quality across Hawai'i Island. It focuses on addressing health disparities in underserved communities through education, training, and workforce development initiatives. By partnering with local schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations, AHEC aims to inspire and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. The center also provides continuing education for current practitioners, promotes health careers among students, and supports community health projects. Through these efforts, AHEC seeks to enhance the overall health and well-being of Hawai'i Island residents.

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Pre-Health Career Corps

The Pre-Health Career Corps (PHCC) is a FREE year-round AHEC program for middle school, high school, and college students who are interested in pursuing careers in health.

AHEC Scholars

The Hawai'i Island AHEC Scholars program also offers various volunteer and mentorship opportunities year-round for health career pathways & Pre-Health Career Corps Students​​.

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Hawai'i Island
Area Health
Education Center

Offices located at:

Hilo Benioff Medical Center Foundation

140 Rainbow Drive, Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 932-3636​

jdomizio@hhsc.org

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