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| https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-file-included-national-area-health-education-centers-organization | ***VIDEO FILE INCLUDED*** National Area Health Education Centers Organization Presents Rep. Susie Lee with Public Policy Leadership Award | 2020-10-07 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | House | NV | Susie Lee | L000590 | susielee.house.gov | legacy | WATCH ON FACEBOOK HERE DOWNLOAD VIDEO HERE Las Vegas, Nev. TheNational Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Organization presentedU.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03)with their Public Policy Leadership Awardfor her work in Congress supporting AHECs, locally and nationally. There is no doubtthat our health care workers need all the support they can get right now,said Rep. Lee.Even before the coronavirus pandemic, southern Nevada's doctor shortage and lack ofworkforce development washurting Nevadans' access to quality health care. After hearing from our local AHEC, Desert Meadows, it was clear to me thatwe canbestsupport ourhealth care workforceby increasing our nationwide investment in Area Health Education Centers.Thank you for presenting me with the Public Policy Leadership Award.I'll continue to fight for every Nevadans' access to quality, affordable health care. BACKGROUND:Click here to view an infographic of AHECs in Nevada. Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) are health workforce training networks that partner with local colleges, universities, hospitals, and providers to recruit, train, and retain a diverse pipeline of local health workers particularly in underserved communities. After connecting with her constituents at Desert Meadows, the local AHECin Nevada's 3rdCongressional District,Rep. Lee saw a clear need for additional support from Congress.In July 2020, Rep. Lee introduced an amendment to increase AHEC funding for Fiscal Year 2021. This amendmentpassedwith bipartisan supportin the 2021 House of Representatives Appropriations Budget. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |