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Stay Current with STI Updates: Recorded Sessions Now Available!

Jun 6, 2024 3:02:44 PM / by Brooke Kochanski

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Unlock the latest advancements in STI prevention, management, and treatment with our comprehensive online sessions. Stay up-to-date on information on prevention, management and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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Preventing Provider Burnout: A Refreshing Retreat Recap

Jun 3, 2024 3:41:00 PM / by Stephanie Yoder, MSN, RN posted in mental health, stress, burnout

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For the first time in five years, healthcare professionals gathered in downtown Winston-Salem at the beautiful, historic Brookstown Inn for Preventing Provider Burnout. Kicking off the two-day retreat, participants were guided through a rejuvenating wellness activity by the esteemed director of Arts and Wellness at the Sawtooth Center.

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12th Annual Breastfeeding Forum Recap: Inspiring Healthcare Professionals Unite

May 29, 2024 11:33:00 AM / by Stephanie Yoder, MSN, RN posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation, public health, continuing education

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The 12th Annual Breastfeeding Forum took place on March 18, 2024, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, North Carolina. Guests enjoyed the chance to expand their knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals at this convenient and centralized venue.

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28th Annual Building Partnership for Healthier Hearts on June 27th

May 22, 2024 3:23:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in heart health, cardiovascular

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The Building Partnerships for Healthier Hearts conference is an annual conference with over 25 years running. This conference brings together subject matter experts across Cardiovascular Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Emergency Medical Services to focus on best care for cardiovascular patients. Register Now

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Medicare Education 101 with Marvin Musick

May 20, 2024 3:46:25 PM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Medicaid, Uninsured, Primary Care, medicare, learning, Healthcare Insights, care planning, online learning, Preventive Care, health literacy, podcast, access, financial assistance, medical provider, prescriptions, compassion fatigue, Tailored Plans, Medicare advantage, health care, Adult health, insurance

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Pastor and founder of MedicareSchool.com joins us for a primer on Medicare. He demystifies Medicare, when and how it begins, what you can receive, and cost considerations. And he shares the decision making processes (and common mistakes) people make when choosing their coverage.

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Revamped Lactation Educator Training Program Unveiled at NWAHEC

May 14, 2024 4:30:00 PM / by Alana Dodson, MBA, BSN, RN posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation, Nursing

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At the start of January 2024, Northwest AHEC launched the opening day of the 2024 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program, a longstanding initiative dating back to 1996.

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Join us June 7th for TCM: Health Care Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

May 13, 2024 3:16:51 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in tailored care management

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This program will provide an overview of health care fraud nationally and specifically in North Carolina. Some topic areas include the extent of health care fraud, typical health care fraud schemes, compliance oversight of health care fraud in North Carolina, current trends in health care fraud, summaries of several actual NC health fraud cases and projections for future trends in health care fraud. Register Now

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Recap: One Community in Recovery Conference Highlights and Awards

May 9, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Ellen Kesler, MLS, MPH, CPH posted in Community, health equity, recovery, equity

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The Annual NC “One Community in Recovery” Conference is an annual event organized by a dedicated statewide committee of behavioral health providers and advocates, many of whom bring personal experiences of recovery from mental health and substance use challenges.

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Enhancing Healthcare Education Through Interprofessional Collaboration

May 6, 2024 4:17:00 PM / by Alana Dodson, MBA, BSN, RN posted in Social Determinants of Health, WSSU, interprofessional, collaborative care, FTCC, occupational therapy

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WSSU School of Health Sciences students, WFUSM Dept. of PA students, and Forsyth Technical Community College nursing students collaborate through Northwest AHEC on an inter-institutional, interprofessional program.

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Celebrate Nursing Week with NWAHEC: Enhance Your Skills and Earn CE Credits

May 6, 2024 8:56:23 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Nursing, continuing education, registered nurse

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Celebrate Nursing Week with us by taking advantage of our wide range of courses designed specifically for nurses seeking to earn continuing education credits.  The American Nurses Association is celebrating National Nurses Week 2024 May 6 - May 12, and throughout May.

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