Eastern Washington Area Health Education Center

The **Eastern Washington Area Health Education Center (EWAHEC)** promotes health and wellness for underserved and at-risk populations through research, education, and community development. **Our Focus** - Work to establish a youth pipeline of health care professionals from rural communities - Conduct a needs assessment of the continuing education needs of health care professionals working in rural health clinics - Support recruitment and placement in the Rural/Underserved Opportunities Program **Mission** The mission of the Eastern Washington Area Health Education Center is to strengthen the healthcare delivery system and provide opportunities that support the healthcare workforce in rural and underserved areas of Eastern Washington through engagement with students, practitioners, and the community. **Vision** Eastern Washington Area Health Education Center will be a resource center providing workforce training and development opportunities for rural and underserved areas while bridging communities to healthcare systems. **Values** The Eastern Washington AHEC is dedicated to the following key values: - Quality - We strive for excellence in everything we do - Integrity - We foster a culture of respect, commitment, and honesty - Equity - We open our services to anyone who seeks them - Service - We will provide reliable, adaptive service