Nate Defrees, MD: A Quintessential Small-Town Family Doctor
Between delivering babies, tending to patients of all ages, performing endoscopies, volunteering as an EMT, serving as a medical examiner, directing a small clinic in Heppner, having involvement with the Oregon Medical Association (OMA) and Oregon Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP), and working on his family ranch one day a week, Dr. Defrees does it all.
Ahnica Shoemaker: Seizing Every Opportunity
For Ahnica Shoemaker, an Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Nursing student, being homeschooled didn’t mean that she and her five siblings spent all their time at home. Her family has worked diligently to complement homeschool education with diverse hands-on experiences, including NEOAHEC's MedQuest.
30 Years of MedQuest Video
Northeast Oregon AHEC's MedQuest camp has been serving eastern Oregon for 30 Years.
Welcoming Dani Patton!
Meet our newest NEOAHEC team member, Dani Patton!
2024 MedQuest Wrap-Up
NEOAHEC has completed our third and final MedQuest camp for 2024!
Chronicle of Higher Education
A case study titled, "How a Rural College Works to Prevent 'Brain Drain'" was recently published by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Forging Her Own Path: Liz Sieders, PA
Liz Sieders, NEOAHEC Board of Directors Secretary, was well into her career before she became aware of the nonprofit’s existence. Without the support of an organization like NEOAHEC, she forged her own path to rural healthcare, locating resources and finding experiential learning opportunities. Once she became aware of NEOAHEC and its mission, she got involved, and this year marks her sixth as a board member.
Workforce Development and Retention Subcommittee Strategy Paper
MedQuest has been recognized in the Health Care Workforce Committee's Workforce Development and Retention Subcommittee Strategy Paper.
Rural Health Care: Supporting Lives and Improving Communities
During a recent United States Senate Finance Committee hearing, "Rural Health Care: Supporting Lives and Improving Communities," Grande Ronde Hospital President & CEO Jeremy Davis highlighted NEOAHEC.
A Supportive Career: Marti Erice, CNA-2
Marti’s occupational passion for helping people and her extracurricular passion for traveling the world are complemented by the flexibility of her position as a CNA. She discovered this career path at MedQuest, and the life-long friendships she made during the program has encouraged her to continue giving back to NEOAHEC years after entering the workforce.