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Creating communities where health, connection and support thrive.

Our mission is to create a healthier Wisconsin by reducing substance use, fostering a diverse healthcare workforce, and strengthening underserved communities through education and collaboration.

10/14/2026

🚨 Tomorrow is the last day to apply!

Applications for the 2026–2028 Wisconsin AHEC Scholars cohort close October 15 at 11:59 p.m.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain hands-on community experience, connect with students and professionals across healthcare disciplines, strengthen your résumé, and receive a $1,500 stipend.

Check your eligibility and submit your application today:
https://ahec.wisc.edu/scholars/

Please share this final reminder with an eligible health professions student!

10/07/2026

📣 There’s still time to apply!

Applications for the 2026–2028 Wisconsin AHEC Scholars cohort are due October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Eligible health professions students can gain valuable community experience, grow their professional network, strengthen their résumés, and receive a $1,500 stipend during the two-year program.

See if you qualify and apply today:
https://ahec.wisc.edu/scholars/

09/29/2026

Are you studying nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, social work, dietetics, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, mental health, psychology, or substance use disorder counseling?

You may be eligible for the 2026–2028 Wisconsin AHEC Scholars program!

Eligible students participate in interdisciplinary learning and community-based experiences while preparing to serve rural and underserved communities across Wisconsin.

📅 Apply by October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

View the complete list of eligible programs and apply:
https://ahec.wisc.edu/scholars/

09/25/2026

What could you gain as a Wisconsin AHEC Scholar?

✅ Community-based field experience
✅ Connections with students and professionals across health disciplines
✅ A deeper understanding of Wisconsin’s healthcare needs
✅ A digital badge recognizing your achievement
✅ A $1,500 stipend
✅ Experience that can help you stand out to future employers

Applications for the 2026–2028 cohort are due October 15, 2026.

Learn more and apply:
https://ahec.wisc.edu/scholars/

09/24/2026

We are proud to sponsor multiple raffle prizes for the 2026 Community Baby Shower and serve as the fiscal agent for Healthiest Manitowoc County, supporting the important work of its various community work groups.

The Community Baby Shower celebrates and supports new and expecting parents and families with young children by providing education, support, baby supplies, and connections to resources that help give families a strong start to parenthood. 💛

09/22/2026

📣 There’s still time to apply for the 2026–2028 Wisconsin AHEC Scholars cohort!

AHEC Scholars is a nationally recognized, two-year program for health professions students interested in serving rural and underserved Wisconsin communities. Scholars gain interdisciplinary learning, hands-on community experience, professional connections, a digital badge, and a $1,500 stipend.

Eligible programs include nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, social work, dietetics, physician assistant, physical and occupational therapy, mental health counseling and psychology, and substance use disorder counseling.

Eligible students must be enrolled in an approved program, expect to graduate in spring, summer, or fall 2028, and be able to participate for two consecutive years.

⏰ Apply by October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Learn more and apply:
https://ahec.wisc.edu/scholars/

Please share this opportunity with an eligible health professions student!

09/05/2026

Both of our Public Health Vending Machines are restocked!

We work to restock the machines multiple times a month so that free health and wellness supplies are available to our communities when they’re needed.

We know the cost of basic necessities continues to be high, and we’re so grateful that we’re able to provide some additional support to our communities through these vending machines.

Both machines are available 24/7 and are climate controlled — which means there’s even cold bottled water available!

📍 Two Rivers Machine
Two Rivers Fire Station
2122 Monroe St.
Two Rivers, WI

📍 Manitowoc Machine
621 York St.
Manitowoc, WI

And there’s more to come! Our Manitowoc machine will be evolving soon to look more like our Two Rivers machine, with additional items and resources available to our community.

We’re grateful to be able to offer these resources and hope they continue to be a helpful source of support for our neighbors. Please share this information with anyone who may benefit. 💙

09/04/2026

We're proud to have presented a check this week for $5,715 to Grow It Forward - Community Food Center to support their Feed Our Future program!

Feed Our Future program provides food to children who may not have reliable access to food, helping ensure they have nutritious options to get them through the weekends during the school year. This funding will help Grow It Forward purchase needed food items, restock supplies, and continue providing this important resource to local students.

In 2025, Healthiest Manitowoc County Substance Use Prevention Coalition (HMCSUP) participated in a Fostering Healthy Youth Project made possible through their free membership with Alliance for Wisconsin Youth (AWY), which focused on the intersection of youth mental health and substance use prevention. Through the project, HMCSUP developed a local logic model examining the relationship between youth mental health, food insecurity, and risky behaviors such as substance use.

As an AWY member coalition, HMCSUP has access to valuable networking opportunities, training, technical assistance, mentoring, resources, and funding opportunities that help strengthen our local prevention efforts. NEWAHEC is one of 5 Regional Prevention Centers contracted to support Substance Use Prevention Coalitions across Northeastern and Southern Wisconsin through AWY membership.

Research and local data show that these issues are interconnected. Food insecurity can contribute to stress and challenges with mental health and overall well-being, while unmet basic needs can increase a young person’s vulnerability to risky behaviors. Understanding these connections reinforced the importance of addressing food insecurity as part of a broader approach to youth health and prevention.

“After the work we did in 2025 looking at the relationship between youth mental health, food insecurity, and substance use, we knew that continuing this partnership was vital,” said Emily Longmeyer-Wolf, Social Worker at NEWAHEC. “Food insecurity is more prevalent and pressing than ever, and we know families in our community are feeling the impact. Supporting Grow It Forward’s Feed Our Future program allows us to build on the work that began last year and provide meaningful support to local children and families.”

NEWAHEC serves as the fiscal agent for Healthiest Manitowoc County, supporting the financial administration of initiatives that advance HMC’s mission to improve the health and well-being of Manitowoc County residents.

07/28/2026

We are so thankful to everyone who helped bring the Two Rivers Public Health Vending Machine to our community!

This project truly took a team, and we couldn't have done it without the support, partnership, and generosity of so many people and organizations.

A special thank you to the City of Two Rivers Fire Department for believing in this project, supporting our efforts, and providing a home for the vending machine. Having it in a welcoming, accessible location helps ensure these resources are available to those who need them most.

We're proud to be part of a community that comes together to support one another. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this project a reality. Your kindness and commitment will truly make a difference.💙

07/21/2026

🎉 Just 2 days to go!

We're excited to celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting for the new Public Health Vending Machine this Thursday, July 23 at the City of Two Rivers Fire Department (2122 Monroe Street)!

🕓 4:00–5:00 p.m.
✂️ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 4:30 p.m.

Stop by to:
✅ See the new Public Health Vending Machine and learn how it works.
✅ Celebrate expanded access to free health, wellness, and prevention supplies—available 24/7 for our community.
🍪 Enjoy complimentary food and refreshments!

Everyone is welcome—community members, local leaders, partners, friends, and families.

If you plan to attend, we'd appreciate an RSVP to help us prepare enough refreshments, but it's not required.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/RbubCbxwFscWi92p6

We hope to see you there as we celebrate this exciting new resource for the Two Rivers community!

City of Two Rivers Fire Department

Address

621 York Street
Manitowoc, WI
54220

Website

http://www.newahec.org/

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