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Brooke Kochanski

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Don't Miss this Webinar - Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

Aug 15, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Dentistry, oral health

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The basic principles for prevention and treatment of medical emergencies apply to treating patients in all dental care practice settings. Live webinar Sept. 20th 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm.

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Falls: Screening, Risk Assessment and Care Planning for Older Patients in the Community Enduring

Aug 14, 2023 2:56:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski

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This activity focuses on fall risk assessment and care planning from the perspective of ambulatory care clinical staff, using the STEADI ("Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries") framework.

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Twelve students learn about medical field in Lake Norman Regional's CAMP MED

Aug 14, 2023 8:44:34 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, camp med, health care

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Lake Norman Regional Medical Center recently brought back its annual summer learning program, CAMP MED, after pausing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was held July 25-27, for high school students interested in medical careers.

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You Don't Want To Miss These Upcoming Behavorial Health Programs

Aug 10, 2023 3:18:05 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Webinar, mental health

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Join us for these upcoming Behavioral Health Programs offered by Northwest AHEC - highlighting many important topics including diversity, equity and inclusion along with several adolescent topics. All programs are being offered as Live Webinars. 

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Ready to return to nursing?

Jul 28, 2023 8:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Nursing, rn refresher

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Return to nursing or reactivate your license with the NC AHEC RN Refresher Program! 

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NWAHEC Presents the 27th Annual 'Because We Care' Workshop

Jul 24, 2023 2:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in family medicine, social work, counseling

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The 2023 Because We Care workshop will ask the questions “Do you remember why you chose healthcare; Do you remember the importance of laughter; and Do you remember what resources are available to you, your patients and their families?” Oftentimes we become so wrapped up in the daily tasks we lose sight of the reason we’re here and struggle to survive. We will discuss how important laughter is, what resources are available and how to support staff and families when loss occurs.

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Adolescent Technology Use: Addiction, Culture, or Both? Join Our Webinar on 11/3 to Find Out!

Jul 18, 2023 5:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in technology, adolescent

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How many times have you heard, “my child is always on their phone,” or get asked the question, “How can I make my child get off their phone?” when talking with parents about their teenager. This presentation will take a deep dive into what typical technology use among today’s teenagers is and the culture behind that use.

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📢 All the Details for 18th Annual Breast Cancer Symposium

Jul 13, 2023 5:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in symposium, breast cancer

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Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to join us for just $125! Our registration is now open, and you can find all the details on our website.

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New DEA Requirements - Get your Education Online for Opioid Use and Opioid Use Disorder

Jul 13, 2023 9:24:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in opioid, opioid use disorder

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The DEA has new training requirements for renewal of a prescriber’s DEA registration - As of June 23, 2023, anyone with a DEA license must attest that they have had 8 hours of education focusing on OUD. 

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Mental Health Disparities for African Americans: Addressing Unconscious Bias in Treatment

Jul 11, 2023 9:54:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in mental health, treatment, racial disparities

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African Americans have less access to mental health than their White counterparts, are less likely to receive needed care, and are more likely to receive poor quality care when they are treated. In this workshop participants will be provided with activities aimed to increase awareness of their unconscious biases.

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