Frontier Area Health Education Center

Building the Future of Rural Healthcare in Nevada

Our Programs

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ASPIRE Program

A seven-month program for high school seniors that introduces healthcare career pathways through mentorship, exploration, and college-readiness activities.

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Student Ambassador Program

A two-semester program for undergraduate students developing leadership skills through community service, rural health advocacy, and healthcare-focused engagement.

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Scholars Program

An 18-month program for graduate students preparing for healthcare careers through education, community engagement, and rural health experiences.

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Other Initiatives

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Rural Outreach Clinics

Expanding access to healthcare in rural Nevada through free, student-led healthcare services.

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Rural Clinical Rotations

Supporting rural healthcare training through student housing and clinical rotation opportunities.

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Operation Healthcare Bound

Providing a one-day, hands-on career exploration program for high school students ages 16–18 to explore various healthcare careers through hospital-based activities and demonstrations.

Why rural healthcare?

Nevada's rural communities face unique healthcare challenges, including provider shortages, geographic barriers, and limited access to specialty care. These challenges can make it harder for individuals and families to receive timely, consistent healthcare close to home.

Building a strong rural healthcare workforce is essential to addressing these challenges. Frontier AHEC works alongside community partners to address these challenges by preparing healthcare professionals who understand the needs of rural communities and are committed to serving them.

By investing in education, workforce development, and strong community partnerships today, we are helping expand access to care, strengthen rural communities, and create healthier communities for generations to come.

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Our Service Area

Map of Nevada showing service areas for Area Health Education Centers (AHECs), with counties color-coded for Desert Meadows, Frontier, High Sierra, and Combined Center Effort regions.

Frontier AHEC proudly serves seven counties across northeastern and rural Nevada, working to strengthen healthcare education, workforce development, and access to healthcare career opportunities throughout the region.

Our service area includes:

  • Elko
  • Eureka
  • Humboldt
  • Lander
  • White Pine
  • Pershing
  • Mineral

Through partnerships with schools, hospitals, clinics, tribal organizations, public health agencies, colleges and universities, and community organizations, we help create pathways into healthcare careers and expand opportunities for education, training, mentorship, and hands-on experiences.

By building strong local partnerships and investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals, Frontier AHEC helps communities develop a workforce that is prepared to understand and respond to the unique needs of rural Nevada.

Test Prep Opportunities

We provide resources and supports for students preparing for healthcare entrance exams

ACT Self-Paced Course

SAT Self-Paced Course

GRE Self-Paced Course

MCAT Test Prep

DAT Live Online Course

NCLEX-RN 90 Days QBank

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Partner With Us

Together, we can build a stronger healthcare workforce and healthier rural communities across Nevada.

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