AHEC Scholars Mining Experience
Saturday, October 17, 2026 / 8:30am-1:45pm
No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum, 9 Dock Street, Lansford, PASt. Luke's Hospital Miner's Campus, 360 Ruddle Street, Coaldale, PA
AHEC Scholars will explore how mining activities can affect local populations by focusing on the environmental, occupational and public health risks. Scholars will analyze preventative and mitigation strategies; evaluate health interventions; and determine safety protocols that can reduce the negative effects on mining on workers and surrounding communities.
