Camp Med 2022 Summer Program is a great way to expose students to the world of possibilities in health careers. Now more than ever the need for talented healthcare workforce is a necessity. Students will be exposed to the stimulating world of working in healthcare, reflect on social determinants of health.
Camp Med 2022 Summer Program Coming Soon - In Person or Virtual
Apr 22, 2022 8:45:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, camp med, summer camp
School of Medicine Ranked Second in State for Graduates Practicing in Underserved Areas
Apr 21, 2022 2:30:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Wake Forest School of Medicine, hrsa
U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) ranked Wake Forest University School of Medicine second in the state for producing graduates who practice in medically underserved areas, also known as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
July 25-27 - Sun and Sea Conference 2022 ☀️
Apr 18, 2022 9:25:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Dentistry, Nursing, lpn, registered nurse, interprofessional
Hi there, Imagine yourself enjoying the sun and listening to the waves...Now make sure you register so you can make that a reality in July!
CNA Challenges & Rewards Conference: Caring for Yourself and Others
Apr 14, 2022 3:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Nursing, CNA, compassion fatigue, burnout, dementia
Join us on June 3rd 8:30am-12:35pm for this conference! With skill and compassion, these caregivers are an exceptional group of professionals that have the benefit of spending the greatest amount of time with the persons being served. Because they are typically the first to observe changes in status, they have potential to be the source of solutions to a majority of the challenges confronting most care settings.
2022 NC Annual STI Update – Largest Attendance to Date With Over 900 Participants
Apr 8, 2022 8:22:34 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in virtual, STIs, Enduring, online learning
The North Carolina Annual STI Update was held on March 23, 2022, as fully remote for presenters and attendees for the second year in a row. Hosting it virtually allowed Northwest AHEC and partners to offer the longstanding and reputable continuing professional development activity safely during the ongoing pandemic. The event is also provided at no cost to attendees thanks to the partners involved.
Salem Academy and College Health Leadership Forum 4/21/22
Apr 7, 2022 2:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Well-Child Care, public health, health equity, leadership, global health
Salem Academy and College will hold its inaugural Health Leadership Forum on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of women leaders in health.
High Country Conference Boasts 20% Increase in Attendance!
Apr 5, 2022 2:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in COVID-19, respiratory care, conference, continuing education
For the second year in a row, the 36th Annual High Country Conference on Respiratory Care was held virtually on February 9-10, 2022. The two-day conference provided attendees with up-to-date, patient-centered and evidence-based practices in respiratory care.
Study Indicates Link Between Food Insecurity and Higher Infant Mortality Rates in North Carolina
Apr 1, 2022 9:28:00 AM / by NW AHEC posted in food insecurity, Wake Forest School of Medicine, infant mortality rate
A problem long-associated with developing countries, food insecurity (FI) – the lack of adequate access to food – can contribute to higher infant mortality rates even in this country, according to a study conducted by scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine.
Charles L. Spurr Piedmont Oncology Symposium - May 5th - 7th
Mar 31, 2022 5:30:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in CME, symposium, cancer, oncology
The Charles L. Spurr symposium is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, navigators and other health care professionals dedicated to the field of hematology and oncology in settings across the continuum of care.
Students, health professionals, and Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) across the nation will celebrate National AHEC Week March 28 – April 1, 2022.