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.

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

We hope you will enjoy this selection of activities coming up from Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC) and the Wake Forest School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME). Most activities are still virtual learning with blended learning options. We have some IN PERSON activities coming up in the Spring and Summer of 2022.

10th Annual Breastfeeding Forum will be held on March 30, 2022 - Live webinar only!

This one-day conference will focus on techniques to assist women with breastfeeding, and update care providers on breastfeeding techniques and tips to ensure a successful breastfeeding experience.

In the United States, tobacco use continues to be a leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death. Healthcare providers can play an important role in reducing rates of tobacco use by offering tobacco cessation counseling.

The NC AHEC Nurse Council and the NC Community College System invite you to join us! This annual event hosted by the NC AHEC Nurse Council and the NC Community College System brings together academic leaders from all levels of nursing education.

This online series will focus on the reverse integration process and provide details on how to implement this new model of care. It is offered as an FREE online series that is self-paced with 5 modules to choose from. 

Join us April 27-29, 2022 for this annual conference. The planning committee for the NC “One Community in Recovery” Conference is excited to announce the dates for our 13th annual program. This year’s conference will be a hybrid model with in-person sessions and online sessions via virtual platforms.

November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. This year's focus is on prediabetes and preventing diabetes.