Service Area
AHEC West serves Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick counties in Maryland, with some programs serving clients in nearby Mineral County, West Virginia.
Our Service Area
AHEC West's service area includes Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick counties in Maryland and Mineral County in nearby West Virginia. Most of the AHEC West region is designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area.
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Garrett County
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Frederick County
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The service area includes three federally qualified health centers, four dental clinics, and six hospitals, all of which work with AHEC West to meet the healthcare needs of the area's overall population.
Most of the counties served qualify as Medically Underserved Areas and are greatly challenged in the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals.