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Current Projects:
Debra R. Kiesel (Director) - Current projects include: serving on Planning Committee, Mission Possible Conference, SFASU, 3/12-3/13/19; reviewing annual applications for State Office of Rural Health Capital Improvement Grant program; writing components of curriculum for TAE’s AHEC Scholars; building relationships with present and future community partners (Burke Centers, Episcopal Health Foundation, regional colleges and agencies).
Lurah M. Bryant (Assistant Director) - Current projects include: facilitating the placement of students with preceptors (credentialing, housing, recruiting preceptors); training community health workers (new class beginning on April 10); assisting out-of-state medical students seeking local rotations; collaborating with SOMs and their staff; presenting at the Northeast Texas CHW Coalition Conference in July 2019 (topic is “CHWs—Key to Reducing Health Disparities in Rural and Underserved Communities”).
Mavis T. Yarbrough (HCPP Coordinator) - Current projects include: creating the Opioid Use/Abuse Curriculum for TAE’s AHEC Scholars; organizing and planning Spring 2019 Health Career Camp, March 26 and 27, Angelina College; collaborating with faculty/staff and providing mentorship for Social Work students, including two current undergraduate interns; offering Mental Health First Aid Training for youth and adults; working with all projects involving community and school liaison work and youth outreach.