Excitement filled the air on June 8th, 2023, as the AHEC Nurse Educators embarked on a journey to Iredell County for their first in-person visits since the pandemic. This momentous occasion allowed the nurses to connect with valuable partners within the Northwest AHEC region at Iredell Health System and Iredell Health Department, setting the stage for productive collaborations and discussions.

On May 3rd, 2023 Northwest AHEC and Mountain AHEC hosted the 11^th Annual Breastfeeding Forum at the Mission Health A-B Tech Conference Center in beautiful Asheville, NC. After two years of being held virtually, the excitement of being able to gather in person for the Breastfeeding Forum was evident and could be felt throughout the event.

On May 19th, 2023, geriatric care professionals from across our region descended upon Village Inn Event Center in Clemmons to attend the highly anticipated 2023 Geriatrics Conference hosted by Northwest AHEC. The air buzzed with excitement as attendees finally had the opportunity to meet face-to-face after years of virtual events due to the pandemic.

WSSU School of Health Sciences and WFUSM Dept. of PA Students collaborate through Northwest AHEC on inter-institutional, interprofessional program which simulate management of patient care while integrating EHR Go software. 

WSSU School of Health Sciences and WFUSM Dept. of PA Students collaborate through Northwest AHEC on inter-institutional, interprofessional program which simulate management of patient care while integrating EHR Go software. 

It is time to take a step back and relax. Come enjoy a day amongst your friends and colleagues (VIRTUALLY!) to learn about how to take of yourself while combatting compassion fatigue and burnout. Also, enjoy information on education topics to keep yourself safe with infection control and providing exceptional care to dementia patients. You can do all of this from the comfort of your own home via live webinar and even have a chance to win door prizes!

Take a look at all the conference has to offer on our website and get registered today!

The 2021 Geriatric Conference Planning Committee invites you to join us in promoting the strengths of today’s older adults. Participate live via WebEx on May 14th 8:30AM-12:45PM! Register now!