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Engaging LGBTQ Youth and Families: A Workshop for Mental Health Professionals
Aug 14, 2024 3:10:00 PM / by NW AHEC posted in mental health, psychology, LGBTQ
App State to Host First Aging Well Conference for Caregivers and Older Adults May 16 and 17 (High Country Press Article)
Apr 29, 2024 11:38:04 AM / by NW AHEC posted in Geriatric, aging, Appalachian state
Healthy aging — and finding ways to age well — is the focus of the first Appalachian State University Aging Well Conference, to be held May 16 and 17 at the Levine Hall of Health Sciences in Boone. The event is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Highlights from the 2024 North Carolina Annual STI Update Conference
Apr 9, 2024 7:30:00 AM / by NW AHEC posted in public health, STIs, conference
The North Carolina Annual STI Update was held on March 20, 2024, as fully remote for presenters and attendees for the fourth 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. Northwest AHEC collaborates with the following organizations to plan and provide the activity: NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Epidemiology Section and Communicable Disease Branch; University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Infectious Diseases; Southeast STD/HIV Prevention Training Center; NC HIV Training and Education Center; and Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Section on Infectious Diseases.
First annual Emerging Leaders in Healthcare Conference for AHEC Scholars
Apr 4, 2024 3:30:00 PM / by NW AHEC posted in NCAHEC, Scholars
Health Careers & Workforce Diversity hosted the 1st annual statewide Emerging Leaders in Healthcare Conference for AHEC Scholars from February 16-18, 2024. This event, tailored for Scholars in Cohorts 5 and 6, drew approximately 169 AHEC Scholars to the Piedmont AHEC region for 20 hours of vital didactic education as part of a new statewide enrichment model complementing region-specific didactic hours across AHEC centers.
AHEC Scholar and WSSU Student awarded NC Space Grant to fuel her research in growing crops in space
Feb 12, 2024 10:00:00 AM / by NW AHEC posted in Scholars, WSSU
Remember A'nya Bucker, we introduced her last year as an outstanding Northwest AHEC Scholar. She is being recognized with an NC Space Grant! Read the full article on our blog from WSSU.
Winston-Salem State University student A’nya Buckner of Morrisville is unleashing her genius out of this world. The junior biology major with a chemistry minor has been selected by the N.C. Space Grant as one of the 2023-2024 Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) STEM Bridge Scholars.
Registration Open: 2024 NC Annual STI Update
Jan 29, 2024 3:01:00 PM / by NW AHEC posted in public health, STIs, Hepatitis C, women's health
Join us virtually on March 20th to explore the latest developments in sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, diagnosis and treatment specific to North Carolina.
3 Weeks Until A Hands on Course on February 9, 2024 - TVH & Mid-Urethral Slings
Jan 18, 2024 8:30:00 AM / by NW AHEC
This one day workshop will focus on learning, improving, and perfecting the ACOG recommended route of hysterectomy.
Student Highlight: Our AHEC Scholar A'nya Buckner at National AHEC Organization Conference
Jul 18, 2023 11:15:00 AM / by NW AHEC posted in NCAHEC, Scholars
"I was honored to represent NC Northwest AHEC at the 2023 National AHEC Organization (NAO) Biennial Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah." - A'nya Buckner
Camp Med gives students look at healthcare field - Mt. Airy News
Jun 26, 2023 11:53:50 AM / by NW AHEC posted in health careers, camp med
Potential members of the next generation of doctors and health professionals got a chance to explore possible medical fields hands-on recently at Northern Regional Hospital. Thirteen local high school students interested in becoming registered nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, or other medical professionals participated in Camp Med 2023 summer program provided by Northern Regional Hospital and the Northwest Area Health Education Center, an initiative of the Wake Forest School of Medicine.
How NC’s Population is Changing and Why It Matters
Apr 17, 2023 10:10:35 AM / by NW AHEC posted in Geriatric, seniors, aging, demographics, north carolina
What will North Carolina's population look like in coming years? NC ranks ninth nationally in population aged 65 and older and has undergone significant demographic changes in the 21st century. Assessing and understanding the demographic changes and their implications will be critical in addressing age-related issues, catalyzing change, and preparing for the future of North Carolina.