Mid Rio Grande AHEC celebrates 25th Anniversary

LAREDO, Texas - The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) of the Mid Rio Grande Border Area is now in its 25th year.The nonprofit and is supporters are hosting a gala in Laredo on Thursday evening to celebrate.The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at IBC Bank’s Annex Ballroom located at 2418 Jacaman Road, Laredo, Texas.AHEC is an outreach program under UT Health San Antonio and its mission is to enhance the quality of life in the communities it covers by increasing the number of well-trained health care workers; enhancing academic resources; and fostering a healthy lifestyle though community education programs. Blas Castañeda is a founding member of AHEC and chairman of the gala committee. He said AHEC benefits the communities it serves through various educational programs. “Families, leaders, health care providers and over 100,000 students of all grade levels have received services through AHEC multiple programs,” he said.Castañeda added: “AHEC has been making long strides through their efforts to inspire the youth to stay focused on an education and to become productive citizens and serve as role models for their peers. As a founding Board member and a leader in the community, I have a commitment to AHEC and our youth and that is to make sure we prepare for the next 25 years of outstanding service to the community.”This podcast features an exclusive interview with Castañeda.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.