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Volunteer Training for COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Mar 11, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in NCAHEC, COVID-19, Vaccines
Online module available to the public for statewide use
The NC AHEC Program is offering an online module titled Volunteer Training for COVID-19 Vaccination Sites free to the public in North Carolina. This training provides a general introduction to what volunteers might expect onsite and can be supplemented with additional onboarding by their vaccination team.
Virtually Challenged Teaching and Learning
Mar 9, 2021 4:21:09 PM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Insider, Webinar, Educator, engagement, technology, curriculum, teaching, learning, interaction, training, virtual
Almost a year into the pandemic we’ve transitioned most of our teaching and learning into completely virtual activities. By now most of us have participated in some live online activity by connecting with others via technology services such as ZOOM or Webex. For the most part, this modality seems to be delivering effective instruction in an accessible and convenient way, and literally meeting learners where they are via broadband Internet.
Happy March Wake Forest Baptist Health Work Anniversary! 🎉
Mar 9, 2021 12:54:29 PM / by NW AHEC
Happy March Wake Forest Baptist Health Work Anniversary! 🎉
March is National Nutrition Month
Mar 8, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Heart Health Now, Wellness, healthy eating
March is National Nutrition Month and the perfect time to remind you that a healthy diet is one of the best ways to protect yourself from heart disease and stroke. Use these tips to eat smarter and live healthier.
Eating healthy isn't difficult, and you don't have to sacrifice the food you love. We'll help you learn how to make informed choices about what you eat.
Please join us in honoring National Nutritional Month by spending a few minutes watching this video [heart.org] about the value of a well-stocked pantry. It features Toby Smithson, a registered dietician nutritionist, and cooking instructor Carol Ritchie.
Then, as you're stocking your own pantry at home, here are 5 Easy Ways to Find Healthier Options at the Grocery Store. [heart.org] Your health means a lot to us, and we want to help you make smart food choices to live happier and healthier!
Healthcare Demystified on our Podcast
Mar 2, 2021 12:44:41 PM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Primary Care, Keeping Kids Well, technology, learning, interaction, Wellness, public health, food insecurity, Healthcare Insights, CME, Healthy Opportunities, culinary medicine, healthy eating, food, Community, family medicine
One of my favorite things to do it sit, listen, and talk with interesting people. For almost two years now I have had the pleasure of sitting down with some beautiful humans and recording these conversations for our Healthcare Insights in Northwest North Carolina podcast https://soundcloud.com/nwahecwebmaster
Social Determinants of Health: Family Physicians’ Leadership Role
Mar 2, 2021 9:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Social Determinants of Health, family medicine
The Northwest AHEC Practice Support Team is committed to promote understanding and improve the orientation of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) for North Carolinians. In order to support these goals, we will share a publication on SDOH each month on our Practice Support Blog.
Something We Could All Benefit From These Days: Tips for Lower Stress
Mar 1, 2021 9:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Wellness, stress
Your mind deserves better than to be loaded down with the never-ending job of worrying! Some stress can be beneficial and may lead to actual problem-solving, but a lot of our stress is unnecessary and even harmful.
Recent events have revealed the importance of character in leadership as well as the widespread lack of trust in our institutions. The professions have a special opportunity and obligation to promote personal integrity and to advance social trust. Join us for this webinar on March 20th!
Western North Carolina Death Investigation Conference 2021
Feb 26, 2021 8:15:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski
April 10th, 2021 via Live Webinar - Expose yourself to relevant forensic topics and improve your knowledge base and skills for medical examining. Click here to register!