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Upcoming Events
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February
1: Last day to sign up for MO HOSA State Competition
10: MESA Dissection:
"Wasting Away"
4:30-7:00 p.m., A.T. Still University
March
12: MESA Dissection:
"Bite Me"
4:30-7:00 p.m., A.T. Still University
31: MESA Dissection:
make-up date
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Job Shadowing Opportunities
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Opportunities are available for undergraduate pre-medical and pre-dental students to job shadow within certain Kirksville clinics.
For more information on qualification requirements, please contact Dinah Coles at dcoles@nemoahec.org.
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Board Members
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Janice Clark, EdD
Sandra Clarkson, FNP-BC
Audrey Gough, BSN
Leanna Leake, FNP
Tanya Taylor, BS
Connie Thompson, RN, ADN
Susan Wathen, SPHR
NEMO AHEC serves 21 counties:
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Staff
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Becky Dawson
Executive Director
Dinah Coles
Office Manager
Emilie Maierhofer
Health Education Coordinator
NEMO AHEC 312 S. Elson St. Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-6404
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MAHEC Mission
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To enhance access to quality health care, particularly primary and preventative care, by growing and supporting Missouri's healthcare workforce.
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Health Careers Spotlight
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Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Job Duties:
- Remove tartar, stains, and plaque from teeth
- Apply sealants and fluorides to protect teeth
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Keep track of patient care and treatment plans
- Teach patients oral hygiene techniques, such as how to brush and floss correctly.
Average Salary: $70.210 per year, or $33.75 per hour
Predicted Job Growth: 33% (much faster than average) from 2012 to 2022.
Education: Associates degree in dental hygiene is required. Bachelors and masters degrees in dental hygiene are also possible. All states require dental hygienists to be licensed.
Important Qualities
Compassion- sometimes patients are in extreme pain or have fears about undergoing dental work
Detail Oriented- specific rules and protocols help dentists diagnose and treat a patient
Dexterity- work with your hands in tight quarters, on small part of the body, using precise tools and instruments
Interpersonal skills- work closely with dentists and patients
Physical stamina- physical tasks such as bending over patients for long periods of time can be uncomfortable
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Spring MESA Dissections
(Medical Explorations in Science & Anatomy)
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ATSU's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine & Missouri Area Health Education Centers present M.E.S.A., a distance learning opportunity for high school students interested in health careers!
Take a look at this quick video to learn more!  | |
MESA Dissection Labs
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Spring Dissections Dates:
February 10, 2015
4:30-7:00 pm
"Wasting Away"
Explore how waste is removed from our bodies through a dissection of mink gastrointestinal tract, liver, and kidneys. Learn what happens to the things we eat and drink, and how our bodies clean our blood. RSVP by 1/30/15
March 12, 2015
4:30-7:00 pm
"Bite Me"
From cavities to taste buds, come take a a look at what goes on inside your mouth. Activities will include mink head/neck dissection and a demonstration of numbing techniques used in dental procedures as well as dental extractions from a cow jaw. RSVP by 2/27/15
Reservations are REQUIRED, and seating is limited to 40, so register early!
Student Fee:
$20 per session
The fee includes a pre-course assignment, hands-on instruction from ATSU-KCOM medical student fellows, lecture notes, assessment, snack, and the use of dissection equipment and specimens. *Scholarships Available
The Kirksville Workshops will be held LIVE! at A.T. Still University - Microbiology Lab in the Couts Building (800 W. Jefferson St, Kirksville MO).
To RSVP for workshop(s) or for more information or directions, please go to nemoahec.org or contact NEMO AHEC by calling (660)665-6404.
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How to Shadow a Doctor
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Most students interested in health professions have heard about shadowing, but it remains mysterious.
Take a look at what Student Doctor Thompson (a student from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine) has to say about his experiences and recommendations:
Some facilities will only allow shadowing if the participant is over 16 or even 18, but don't give up! Take Student Doctor Thompson's advice and talk to relatives or get your foot in the door by volunteering!
If you are interested in shadowing in the Kirksville area, contact Dinah Coles at the NEMO AHEC office, dcoles@nemoahec.org.
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Dental Hygiene Programs in Missouri
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Concorde Career Colleges in Kansas City
3239 Broadway, Kansas City, MO
816.531.5223
Missouri Southern State University
3950 E. Newman Rd. Joplin, MO
*Includes sites in Rolla and Sikeston
417.625.3900
Click here for website.
Ozarks Technical Community College
1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO
417.447.7500
Click here for website.
St. Louis Community College, Forest Park
5600 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, MO
314.644.9100
Click here for website.
State Fair Community College
3201 W. 16th St., Sedalia, MO
660.530.5800 ext. 7217
Click here for website.
University of Missouri, Kansas City
*4 year/Bachelors Degree Program
5100 Rockhill Rd. Kansas City, MO
816.235.1000
Click here for website.
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Do You Want to Make an Impact on the Future of Healthcare? Make Your Tax-Deductible Donation to NEMO AHEC Here!
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