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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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
No Cost for Online Course - Basic Steps to Support Breastfeeding
Jul 11, 2023 9:19:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski
This one hour online course will review evidenced based strategies to increase breastfeeding for healthy full-term infants.
Camp Med students explore healthcare careers at Iredell Memorial Hospital
Jul 11, 2023 8:53:20 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, camp med
Iredell County’s next generation of doctors and health professionals recently got a chance to explore the healthcare industry through hands-on learning experiences at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
More than a Playlist: Unveiling the Power of Music Therapy
Jul 11, 2023 8:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in therapy
We are excited to announce an upcoming training session, "More than a Playlist: An Overview of Music Therapy," and we would like to invite you to attend. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the music therapy profession, highlighting the incredible impact it has on individuals across a wide range of patient populations.
Earn Your CME Oceanfront - Updates on Hospital Medicine Conference
Jul 5, 2023 3:00:31 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in conference, hospital medicine
Don't miss out on the opportunity to secure your spot at the early bird rate and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in hospital medicine that will have a profound impact on your day-to-day practice.
After Discharge: Maternal and Infant Assessment in the Home
Jun 22, 2023 10:12:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Breastfeeding, public health, Nursing, childbearing, postpartum
This activity will increase the ability of the nurse to perform a home visit for a new postpartum family. View program brochure
Join us July 14th - Invisible Sentence: Advocating for Children of Incarcerated and Returning Parents
Jun 19, 2023 10:37:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in social work, therapy, addiction
On any given day, there are an estimated 2.7 million children in the United States with at least one incarcerated parent. In North Carolina, the best estimate is more than 16,000. The most recent Annie E. Casey Foundation report shows that more than 5.2 million children (160,000 in NC) have experienced parental incarceration at some point in their lives.
A Screening Tool to Identify Comorbid Psychiatric Conditions in Children and Adolescents
Jun 14, 2023 7:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in mental health, behavioral health, autism
This webinar presents information on the prevalence of comorbid psychiatric conditions among children and adolescents with an emphasis on those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD).
Make the Most of your Summer Downtime: Online Learning from NWAHEC
Jun 13, 2023 3:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Enduring, online learning
Discover a world of top-notch continuing education at your fingertips! This summer, healthcare professionals can access high-quality courses and earn valuable credits from the comfort of their own computer or tablet.
2023 NC Annual STI Enduring
Jun 7, 2023 10:05:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in virtual, STIs, Enduring, online learning
The North Carolina Annual STI Update was held on March 22, 2023, as fully remote for presenters and attendees for the third year in a row. Hosting it virtually allowed Northwest AHEC and partners to offer the longstanding and reputable continuing professional development activity to a larger audience.