Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a subject that makes many of us cringe. Yet they are on the rise, especially in the era of hookup apps and healthy aging.

For example, Syphilis cases are on the rise in North Carolina. Cases of syphilis among women jumped 133% between 2019 and 2022, with a 28% increase in congenital syphilis cases in 2023!

Syphilis can affect anyone but is currently rising in women, and in men who have sex with women. This has led to an alarming increase in cases of congenital syphilis.

As the only four Pediatric Trauma Centers in North Carolina verified by the American College of Surgeons, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art care for injured children. Each of our four Trauma Programs offers the many multidisciplinary services that focus on the goal of returning children and their families to the highest quality of life after injury. Together, the four Trauma Programs comprise the state’s premier sites for the evaluation, stabilization, treatment and care of children who have experienced a traumatic injury. Our providers are engaged and passionate in continuous improvement in care and outcomes for the leading cause of death in children. The pediatric trauma centers of North Carolina invite you to learn about pediatric trauma across the care continuum.

Sleep is one of the foundational pillars of our overall health and wellness. Not getting enough can leave you sleep deprived and can result in downstream negative health consequences. Sleep hygiene, sleep strategies, sleep aids, and sleep medications can help get us back on the path to rest and recovery through sleeping well.

Making ends meet in America is a challenge for many who are just getting by month to month. When life throws a curveball, expenses can accelerate faster than income. This is a crisis for those without savings. The curveball can continue to cascade into the future, further increasing the gap between debt and income. Financial stress doesn’t discriminate, it can fall on anyone, and leaves many feeling hopeless and in need. That’s where Crisis Control Ministry comes in.

In exciting team news at Northwest AHEC, we warmly welcome Jasmine Mickens as our new Program Assistant. A big congratulations to Amanda Pearson on her well-deserved promotion to Program Coordinator. And a heartfelt farewell and best wishes to Karen Fritz, who recently retired after an incredible 46 years with us.

Join us for these upcoming Behavioral Health Programs offered by Northwest AHEC - highlighting many important topics including trauma informed care, mental health crises, domestic violence intervention, LGBTQ youth, and veteran safety. All programs are being offered as Live Webinars. 

Understanding Trauma and Substance Abuse: Implications for Practice

Join us on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 from 8:00 am–5:05 pm at Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education for the Winston-Salem Dance Medicine Conference. Featured Presenter is Antoine Hunter aka Purple Fire Crow an award-winning internationally  known African-American, Indigenous, Deaf, Disabled, choreographer, dancer, actor, instructor, speaker, producer, and Deaf advocate. 

Check out these no-cost online learning offerings from Northwest AHEC, catch up on your contact hours from the comfort of your own home.

Exciting opportunities for professional growth await at Northwest Area Health Education Center. Expand your knowledge through in-person sessions or engaging live webinars. Our course catalog offers a diverse array of topics, including online self-paced training options.