Access to dental care for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is identified by families as one of the most challenging health issues they encounter. Families face substantial difficulty finding dentists who have experience providing care to children and adults with I/DD and often have to travel great distances to access dental care. The goal of this virtual workshop is to improve access by enhancing the skills and comfort level of dental teams to provide basic dental care to individuals with I/DD.

May 14, 2021, 9 am–2:30 pm, Live Webinar

Click here for more information or to register!

Northwest AHEC is committed helping control the spread of COVID-19, and would like to keep you  informed about how to protect yourself and others. The best way to prevent infection is to continue to practice social distancing, handwashing and wearing a mask at all times. When available, the vaccine will add an important preventive measure. We have some updates below on how to get scheduled for the COVID-19 Vaccine.

“Mental hygiene and physical wellness are key to engagement, absorption, and retention.”

All activities have been converted into online learning with blended learning options. We have some exciting activities coming up this Winter into Spring 2021.Check out all the activities on our Course Catalog

Check out the Provider Playbook: Medicaid Managed Care page for some valuable information to help you in the transition to Medicaid Managed Care.  See the readiness resources below. Please review the updated materials to ensure you are ready for the July 1, 2021 launch. 

Save the Dates!

7th Lenoir-Rhyne Symposium on the Future of Healthcare: The Nuts and Bolts of Sustaining Wellness

This year’s symposium will be presented via live webinar over four days in March:
March 3, March 5, March 10, March 12

Each day of the symposium will feature two sessions:
Morning Session 10 - 11 am
Afternoon Session 1 - 2 pm

Happy January Wake Forest Baptist Health Work Anniversary! 🎉

By now you have most likely attended a virtual event or at least have signed up to attend one soon. Perhaps you have reached expert level in Zoom, Skype, Webex, or other virtual meeting platform. And you've likely had days where you were ZOOMed out or reached online meeting fatigue level! And if you have no idea what I am talking about then consider yourself lucky!

CALL FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS

It’s a New Year and time for Self-Care! Many of us are sitting more working remotely or possibly not back in the gym just yet. We all have different circumstances and busy schedules, but it’s important we make time for movement. Start small and increase your activity slowly or consult your physician first before beginning a new routine. Here are a few simple ways to incorporate some fitness into your day: