Joining the Scenic Rivers AHEC team is Brittany Thompson. Brittany will focus on implementing and supporting the AHEC Scholars program, and will provide leadership to the final year of the HPV Immunization Grant project. Brittany brings a wealth of experience in higher education and partnership building. Starting in her new role December 3, 2018, we are excited to welcome Brittany as our newest staff member at Scenic Rivers AHEC. To reach Brittany, please email or call her at

During our exploratory surgery event on November 7th, students were able to view a surgery via live stream video and interacted with the surgical staff. After the surgery, the students participate in surgery simulations in the world-class simulation labs at the Integrated Center for Education (ICE House) on the Gundersen, La Crosse campus. Simulations include: Laparoscopic surgery, Anesthesia, Pre & Post Op and Suturing. Students from Bangor, Blair-Taylor, De Soto, G-E-T, Spa

We look to give students as much real-life exposure as we can for each one of our programs. By teaming up with local health organization such as Gundersen Health Systems for Hands on Health Days, students get to meet with healthcare professionals for individual job shadows. Followed by the job shadows, students get to view simulations in the world-class simulation labs at the Integrated Center for Education (ICE House) on the Gundersen, La Crosse campus. On October 31st, stud