Bronx-Westchester Ahec
Bronx-Westchester Ahec
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About this organization
Mission
BRONX-WESTCHESTER AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER IS A NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN OBTAINING A CAREER IN THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSION IN BRONX AND WESTCHESTER.
About
SUMMER HEALTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (SHIP) A SIX-WEEK OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDERREPRESENTED AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM EXPOSES STUDENTS TO A VARIETY OF CAREERS IN THE HEALTH FIELD AS WELL AS VARIOUS HEALTH ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR COMMUNITIES.THE SUMMER HEALTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (SHIP) MAY - JULY. SELECTED PARTICIPANTS ARE COMMITTED TO WORK AT THEIR DESIGNATED CLINIC OR HOSPITAL FOR THREE DAYS (3) A WEEK FROM 9:30 AM TO 3:30 PM. IN ADDITION, THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY WORKSHOP (DIDACTICS) ONCE A WEEK.THE WORKSHOPS WILL ENCOMPASS A FULL DAY (9:30 AM TO 3:30 PM) AND WILL INCLUDE: HEALTH RELATED LECTURES, JOB READINESS SKILLS, FIELD TRIPS, AND OTHER HEALTH RELATED ACTIVITIES. SELECTED PARTICIPANTS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO TAKE PART OF A TEAM COLLABORATED HEALTH THEMED PROJECT. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, THE PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A MANDATORY CLOSING CEREMONY, AND PRESENT HIS/HER FINAL PROJECT.COMMUNITY HEALTH EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (CHE) DEVELOPED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW YORK COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND COLLABORATION WITH THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REGIONAL AHEC OFFICE AND THE THREE AHEC'S SERVING NEW YORK CITY; (BROOKLYN/QUEENS/LONG ISLAND AHEC, BRONX/WESTCHESTER AHEC, AND MANHATTAN-STATEN ISLAND AHEC). THIS PROGRAM IS A SIX-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM GEARED TOWARDS MEDICAL SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR FIRST YEAR, AND ARE INTERESTED IN OBTAINING EXPOSURE TO DIVERSE COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCES.THE METRO AHEC'S PLACE STUDENTS IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH AND HEALTH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS THAT WOULD NOT ONLY EXPOSE THEM TO UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS, BUT GIVE THEM A HANDS-ON APPROACH TO BECOMING AWARE OF AN ARRAY OF ISSUES AND CONCERNS, AFFECTING HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY.GIVEN THAT THEIR ACADEMIC TRAINING IN MEDICAL SCHOOL WILL FOCUS ON SCIENCE AND CLINICAL MEDICINE, STUDENTS ARE STRATEGICALLY PLACED IN NON-CLINICAL SETTINGS TO ENHANCE THEIR LEARNING EXPERIENCE. THE METRO AHECS BELIEVES THAT HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF COMMUNITY HEALTH ISSUES WILL HAVE A GREAT IMPACT ON MINIMIZING HEALTHCARE DISPARITIES IN THE FUTURE. IN ADDITION TO PLACEMENT IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, STUDENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED A DIDACTIC LECTURE SERIES ONCE A WEEK, WHICH COVERS DIFFERENT COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH CENTERED TOPICS AND FIELD TRIPS.HEALTH CAREERS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (HCIP) THIS SIX-WEEK INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS IN HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CENTERS AND ORGANIZATIONS. WEEKLY DIDACTIC SESSIONS WITH HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND FIELD TRIPS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH 2ND YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONAL. AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE EXPOSED TO HEALTH CAREERS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ISSUES WITHIN THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “Bronx-westchester area health education center ("b-w ahec") is a new york not-for-profit corporation that provides information and opportunities for individuals in obtaining a career in the healthcare profession in the bronx and westchester areas.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “Bronx-westchester area health education center is a new york not-for-profit corporation that provides information and opportunities for individuals in obtaining a career in the healthcare profession in bronx and westchester.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is NY, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as LEHMAN COL 250 BEDFORD PK NO T113, BRONX, NY, 10468.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 0 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $762.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1993.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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