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Causes: Health, Public Health
Mission: The scenic rivers area health education center (srahec) is a federally-authorized regional organization that seeks to create and facilitate healthcare educational and employment opportunities for students and professionals in rural and underserved communities by linking with academic institutions, health centers and other organizations to promote interdisciplinary, cooperative solutions to local health problems.
Programs: Developing learning experiences for all health profesions students at community-based sites. Sponsoring health careers programming in schools in underserved rural and urban areas. Providing services to health professionals in underserved communities to enhance the practice environment and connect community practitioners with the educational resources of the academic medical centers. Partnering with local organizations in a variety of outreach activities to improve the health of the community.