Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC) is gearing up for another fun and informative virtual Camp Med this summer. Last year’s virtual camp hosted more than 235 participants from North Carolina and beyond. This year the self-paced camp will be available again to students in grades 8 to 12, from June 1 through July 31.
Camp Med 2023 Virtual Summer Program Open to High School Students
Jun 1, 2023 12:52:55 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, camp med, summer camp
Healthcare Insights Podcast with Aimee Lischke, MD - Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
May 22, 2023 12:38:37 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Healthcare Insights, disordered eating, eating disorders, podcast
Aimee Lischke, MD of the Gaudiani Clinic, talks about trends and issues around disordered eating and eating disorders.
WSSU-WFUSM IPE Program Brings Together 239 Students to Collaborate On Simulated Patient Cases
May 15, 2023 4:30:00 PM / by Alana Dodson, MBA, BSN, RN posted in patient care, interprofessional, collaborative care
WSSU School of Health Sciences and WFUSM Dept. of PA Students collaborate through Northwest AHEC on inter-institutional, interprofessional program which simulate management of patient care while integrating EHR Go software.
Full Circle Moment for Camp Med at the Winston-Salem Dash First Pitch
May 10, 2023 4:23:12 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, camp med
Northwest AHEC attended STEAM Night at Winston-Salem Dash on April 25th, and we were delighted to see the first pitch thrown by Alan Morales a Camp Med participant. It was a full circle moment as we were there promoting the Camp Med Program for this summer!
May is Older Americans Month - Join Us for the 2023 Geriatric Conference on May 19th
May 8, 2023 2:01:45 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Geriatric, aging, north carolina
Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed that May is Older Americans Month which is wonderful as we have our Geriatric Conference coming up! There is still time to register.
NC AHEC Scholars Program - Partnering to make a difference in healthcare
May 4, 2023 12:06:42 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in NCAHEC, Scholars
The NC AHEC Scholars Program at Northwest AHEC recruits, trains, and supports a diverse group of students from across the state, creating a multidisciplinary team of health professionals committed to both community service and the transformation of health care in North Carolina.
Jayvein Greene Inspires and Spreads Hope for Today’s Youth
Apr 27, 2023 7:30:00 PM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in mental health, Community, recovery
We sat down with Jayvein Greene - winner of this year’s Youth/Young Adult Voice Award at the One Community in Recovery Conference - to talk about his experience as a young, black male facing mental illness, trauma, and substance abuse.
Your Input Is Needed - Continuing Professional Development Needs Assessments
Apr 21, 2023 9:47:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Survey, behavioral health, continuing education, oral health, pharmacy
Hi there, we would love your feedback. Northwest AHEC provides activities that renew clinical, technological and professional skills. We value your feedback and use it to develop new and better activities.
14th Annual NC “One Community in Recovery” Conference Recap
Apr 20, 2023 8:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Community, recovery, addiction, equity
The Annual NC “One Community in Recovery” Conference is a yearly conference planned by a statewide committee of behavioral health providers and advocates, many of whom have lived experience with recovery from mental health and/or substance use.
Ethical Challenges in Small Community Practice
Apr 19, 2023 9:03:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Community, rural health, practice management
Join us on June 2, 2023 / 8:30 am–12:45 pm at Hawthorne Inn / Winston-Salem, NC
