Winston-Salem State University's School of Health Sciences (SOHS) and Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC) partnered to honor groups and individuals who have made a profoundly positive impact on the health and wellness of the residents of East Winston-Salem. during the 6th Annual Healthcare Legends of East Winston event on Wednesday, September 28th.

This knowledge-based conference will provide LPNs from different practice settings the information and strategies to maximize their important role on the health care team and enhance their professional practice.

The 17th Annual Neuroscience Conference will explore the latest advancements in acute hospital management, as well as post-hospital care of the stroke patient. This knowledge-based conference will include the most recent clinical practice guidelines and best practices in stroke care to maximize acute stroke care and recovery as well as provide transitional care post-hospitalization.

Share the Health Fair is an annual, one-day free health fair organized by students to offer health screenings, educational services, and community resources for individuals and families within the community who may be otherwise unable to be seen by a healthcare provider.

Understanding that your time is valuable, a NW AHEC Copyright Basics LibGuide has been created for any healthcare professionals to allow you ample time to help answers your copyright questions in a timely manner. 

This activity is designed for general surgeons, medical oncologists,  gastroenterologists, radiation oncologists, nurse oncologists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

Make sure to explore all these great opportunities for continuing professional development coming your way from Northwest AHEC (NW AHEC) and the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME)! Most activities are virtual learning with blended learning options. We have some in person activities as well.

High School students across the 17-County NWAHEC Region really showed up this summer with both Camp Med in person camps and virtual Camp Med having great turn outs!

The 5th Annual NC AHEC Statewide Celebration of Rural Health Nursing Conference will take place via Live Webinar on November 4th.

The Charles L. Spurr Piedmont Oncology Symposium will be held on at the Benton Conv. Center in Winston-Salem. See you there!