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Brooke Kochanski

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Registration Open for 2022 NC Annual STI Update

Jan 11, 2022 2:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in STD Update, STIs, hiv

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The 2022 Update will provide up-to-date information on prevention, management and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The format of this activity will include interactive responses and case studies of common disease states that may complicate treatment, explore emerging infections, the future of testing technique implementation, and STI prevention strategies. View more info on our website.

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Register Early for the 2022 Interpreter Summer Series

Jan 10, 2022 8:15:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in ethics, interpreter

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Spots are limited so make sure you check it out and reserve yours!  The summer series starts in May with Level 1. Levels 1-4, combined, provide 40 hours of medical interpreter training which is a requirement to take the national certification exams.

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Next Month - 2022 Best Practices in the Prevention and Treatment of Disordered Eating Series

Jan 7, 2022 9:00:04 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in healthy eating, disordered eating, eating disorders

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This series of one-hour lectures will provide health care providers with best practices for prevention, screening, identification and treatment of disordered eating.

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Join us February 9-10 for the 36th Annual High Country Conference

Jan 6, 2022 2:40:54 PM / by Brooke Kochanski

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Agenda details have been posted for this virtual conference and registration is now open! #36HighCountry

After careful consideration, the 36th Annual High Country Conference on Respiratory Care will continue to be held virtually in 2022. The health and safety of our attendees, speakers, planning committee and staff remains our priority.

Objectives
  • shutterstock_1704738664-1Provide up-to-date, patient-centered and evidence-based practices in respiratory care.
  • Explain the importance of respiratory therapists in improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
  • Discuss new treatments and advancements in technology associated with respiratory care.

February 9  -10, 2022
Virtual Conference

View the full agenda and choose to attend both days or just one or the other.

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Happy January Wake Forest Baptist Health Work Anniversary!

Jan 6, 2022 10:26:43 AM / by Brooke Kochanski

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Happy January Wake Forest Baptist Health Work Anniversary! ðŸŽ‰

Jan 2022Anniversaries

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Happy Holidays from Northwest AHEC

Dec 21, 2021 8:30:02 AM / by Brooke Kochanski

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During the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to our partners who have made our success possible. It is in this spirit that we say thank you and best wishes for the holidays and New Year!

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TVH & Mid-Urethral Slings - A Hands on Course

Dec 20, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in OB/GYN, Wake Forest School of Medicine

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Join us on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022 from 8 am–4 pm for this course! Will be in person at Wake Forest School of Medicine (475 Vine Street., Winston-Salem, NC 27101).

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Tailored Care Management (TCM) Role with Members Involved in the Criminal Justice System

Dec 17, 2021 10:14:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Substance Use, tailored care management, criminal justice

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Join us on January 28, 2022 9-11AM. In this course, we will assist participants in understanding the needs of the justice-involved population. We will provide an overview of mass incarceration, the criminal legal system, and the impact on people who suffer from mental illness and substance use disorder. 

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Published Article: Community-engaged research in translational science: Innovations to improve health in Appalachia

Dec 14, 2021 7:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in rural health, Wake Forest School of Medicine

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The Wake Forest Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Program in Community-Engaged Research (PCER) published an important paper outlining proceedings from the Appalachian Translational Research Network (ATRN) Health Summit that was hosted in September 2020. Northwest Area Health Education Center partnered to provide the Summit which brought together 141 attendees, making it a very successful virtual conference during the pandemic.

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2022 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program

Dec 14, 2021 7:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski

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Three Webinars
Feb. 16-17, Apr. 6-7, May 18-19
Plus two clinical days to be scheduled

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