Wisconsin Northern Highland Ahec, Inc.

Wisconsin Northern Highland Ahec, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since March 2018, with registration valid through February 2026. The organization operates as a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, focusing on health professions education and outreach programs specifically targeting rural and underserved communities in Wisconsin. As a key component of the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program, the organization is dedicated to advancing health equity by developing and supporting healthcare workforce initiatives.

Through federal grant sub-awards from the University of Wisconsin System, Wisconsin Northern Highland Ahec, Inc. receives funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The organization operates seven regional centers and a program office, providing comprehensive educational and training opportunities across multiple healthcare workforce development tracks. Their grant-funded activities include creating community-based learning programs for high school students, college health profession students, and practicing health professionals. The sub-awards, most recently dated October 15, 2024, November 9, 2023, and October 24, 2022, consistently emphasize the organization's mission to increase diversity, distribution, and professional development within the healthcare workforce. These grants enable Wisconsin Northern Highland Ahec, Inc. to develop educational programs, establish community-level partnerships, and support health professions training through targeted cooperative agreements with HRSA and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.