Lake Norman Regional Medical Center recently brought back its annual summer learning program, CAMP MED, after pausing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was held July 25-27, for high school students interested in medical careers.

Join us for these upcoming Behavioral Health Programs offered by Northwest AHEC - highlighting many important topics including diversity, equity and inclusion along with several adolescent topics. All programs are being offered as Live Webinars. 

Return to nursing or reactivate your license with the NC AHEC RN Refresher Program! 

The 2023 Because We Care workshop will ask the questions “Do you remember why you chose healthcare; Do you remember the importance of laughter; and Do you remember what resources are available to you, your patients and their families?” Oftentimes we become so wrapped up in the daily tasks we lose sight of the reason we’re here and struggle to survive. We will discuss how important laughter is, what resources are available and how to support staff and families when loss occurs.

How many times have you heard, “my child is always on their phone,” or get asked the question, “How can I make my child get off their phone?” when talking with parents about their teenager. This presentation will take a deep dive into what typical technology use among today’s teenagers is and the culture behind that use.

"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

Excitement filled the air on June 8th, 2023, as the AHEC Nurse Educators embarked on a journey to Iredell County for their first in-person visits since the pandemic. This momentous occasion allowed the nurses to connect with valuable partners within the Northwest AHEC region at Iredell Health System and Iredell Health Department, setting the stage for productive collaborations and discussions.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to join us for just $125! Our registration is now open, and you can find all the details on our website.

The DEA has new training requirements for renewal of a prescriber’s DEA registration - As of June 23, 2023, anyone with a DEA license must attest that they have had 8 hours of education focusing on OUD. 

African Americans have less access to mental health than their White counterparts, are less likely to receive needed care, and are more likely to receive poor quality care when they are treated. In this workshop participants will be provided with activities aimed to increase awareness of their unconscious biases.