WELCOME TO BQLI
AHEC
Brooklyn-Queens-Long Island Area Health Education
Center (BQLI AHEC) was established in August 2002
and is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community based organization
and is one of three New York Metropolitan Region AHECs
developed to address the health workforce issues of
underserved communities. BQLI AHEC target area is
one of the largest regions in the New York State AHEC
system; providing services to four counties-Kings,
Queens, Nassau and Suffolk. Nine areas within this
catchments area have been designated as Health Professional
Shortage Area (HPSA).
The Executive Director and Board of Directors provide
leadership to the AHEC. The Board of Directors is
comprised of professionals from community health centers,
education institutions, hospitals, businesses and
community-based organizations.
BQLI AHEC receives federal and state funding provided
through the Health Resources and Service Administration
(HRSA) and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
| The mission of the Brooklyn-Queens-Long
Island (BQLI AHEC) is to improve health care outcomes
in underserved areas through the development of
education, mentoring, and training programs to
increase the pool of skilled providers working
in underserved communities. |
