Our Mission and Vision
We increase the distribution of the healthcare workforce to address healthcare disparities in this state.
We support practice transformation throughout Colorado to ensure high-quality healthcare delivery for everyone.
We serve as the link between Coloradans, state resources, and the resources of CU Anschutz to help healthy people thrive in healthy communities.
We envision every person in Colorado having the opportunity to attain their full and best health potential.
COAHEC recruits, develops, and supports current and future healthcare professionals to deliver the best healthcare services to Colorado’s rural and underrepresented communities, where access to healthcare can be scarce.
COAHEC does this by providing programs for students interested in healthcare, events to improve community health, continuing education for health professionals, and housing for students on clinical rotations.
What's Going on Now at COAHEC!
COAHEC HOPE Institute
July 26-Aug 1, 2026
The 2026 Colorado AHEC HOPE Institute brought together high school students from across Colorado for a week of hands-on healthcare career exploration at UCCS and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Students participated in skills labs, simulations, and interactive learning experiences while connecting with healthcare professionals and exploring future education and career opportunities.
Thank you to the students, counselors, instructors, partners, and volunteers who made this year’s HOPE Institute possible. Visit our photo gallery to see highlights from an exciting and memorable week.
Sept. 12, 2026 Burlington, CO Community Health Screens
Join Colorado AHEC in Burlington, Colorado on September 12th for the Health, Wellness and Resource Fair.
COAHEC AHEC Scholars
The Colorado AHEC Scholars Program is a two-year program that provides health professions students with extra training and hands-on experience serving rural and underserved communities, focusing on interprofessional practice and health equity.
COAHEC National Underserved Scholars (NUS)
COAHEC’s NUS program is a two-year experience for health professions students focused on preparing future providers to serve rural and urban underserved communities.