Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center (SWCAHEC) is a non-profit organization that strives to improve rural health in the eight SW counties of Colorado. SWCAHEC has a strong emphasis on supporting rural primary care, community health, and on developing a pipeline of students who will eventually be our region’s health professionals.

SWCAHEC’s Focus: Accessibility of Health-Related Education • Developing Pipeline Programs • Shaping Careers • Improving Lives

Pre-Career Prep, Post Secondary Education and Health Professional Support Programs

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