Community Health Alliance and High Sierra AHEC Celebrate Successful Student Ambassador Volunteer Program

This program reflects our shared commitment to educating and empowering future healthcare leaders.

Community Health Alliance (CHA) and High Sierra Area Health Education Center (AHEC) are thrilled to announce the successful completion of a 40-hour volunteer rotation by Northern Nevada Student Ambassadors. These dedicated students gained invaluable, hands-on experience by immersing themselves in CHA’s comprehensive healthcare services across the Reno-Sparks area.

Throughout the program, Student Ambassadors actively contributed to several key CHA departments, including Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the prescription food pantry, dentistry, health center and back-office operations. Their efforts provided meaningful support to CHA staff and the community while offering students real-world exposure to the inner workings of a healthcare organization.

Program Highlights:

• Assisting families with essential nutritional counseling through the WIC program
• Distributing food and resources to families in need at the prescription food pantry
• Observing dental care practices and procedures alongside CHA’s dental team
• Supporting front and back-office health center operations to ensure smooth delivery of care

This immersive experience highlighted the importance of collaboration, compassion, and teamwork in delivering quality healthcare to underserved populations. The program not only strengthened CHA’s ability to meet critical community needs but also served as an inspiring introduction to healthcare careers for the next generation of professionals.

“This program reflects our shared commitment to educating and empowering future healthcare leaders,” said Community Health Alliance CEO Oscar Delgado, MSW, MUP. “The hands-on experience gained through this rotation provides valuable insights into healthcare delivery while reinforcing the impact of community-based care.”

“High Sierra AHEC is proud to partner with Community Health Alliance to provide invaluable opportunities for our students,” said Andrea Gregg, CEO of High Sierra AHEC. “This collaboration highlights the power of employer partnerships in shaping the future healthcare workforce. We are committed to expanding experiential learning opportunities, empowering students to gain the skills needed to become tomorrow’s healthcare leaders while strengthening Nevada’s healthcare system.”

High Sierra AHEC and CHA remain dedicated to fostering opportunities for students to engage, learn, and contribute to improving the health and well-being of Northern Nevada communities.