One month from today our 2021 Interpreter Series begins! Each level will be offered as an online event. Get signed up at the link below.
Don't Forget to Register for 2021 Interpreter Series
Apr 30, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski
The Salvation Army Hands & Hearts Virtual Fundraising Event
Apr 29, 2021 4:04:17 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in food insecurity, Community
The Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem will be holding their Annual Fundraiser on Thursday, May 13th at 12:00PM-1:00PM. Registration is free.
Deadline Extended for FREE Health Careers Summer Program for Rising 12th Graders
Apr 27, 2021 12:48:53 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, students
CALLING ALL RISING 12th GRADE STUDENTS! (Currently in 11th grade) We have a FREE Statewide Health Careers Summer Program for you, Deadline to apply has been extended until May 3rd!
The North Carolina AHEC Pre-Scholars Institute aims to provide professional development and mentoring to historically underrepresented students interested in pursuing a career in health care. Students will thoroughly enjoy health science workshops taught by health science faculty from across the state of NC, health care professional guest speakers, games and more! Our goal is to expose and prepare teens for a variety of careers in healthcare in a fun and exciting way. We believe in funrichment (fun+enrichment)! The content will be delivered via live webinar and online modules.
Free Virtual CME Event: Enhancing the Cancer Care Continuum
Apr 27, 2021 10:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in CME, cancer
Join us on May 11th 5:30PM-6:45PM for Essentials for the Primary Care Provider. It is important for primary care teams in the WFBCCC to better understand cancer and the cancer system, and to promote the primary care role whilst a patient is either receiving active treatment or transitioning into survivorship. This series will cover updated cancer screening guidelines and techniques for providers to implement them in their practices. Topics include the latest in screening guidelines, which patients are at a higher risk for certain diseases, how to have decision-making conversations with patients, and how to put this all into practice.
The High-Risk Newborn: Sharing the Care 2021
Apr 27, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Nursing
Live Webinar on May 26, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Registration is Open for 12th Annual NC 'One Community in Recovery' Conference
Apr 23, 2021 9:13:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Webinar, recovery
Centering Equity, Justice, and Inclusion in the Recovery Movement, join us on June 9-11, 2021 for this Live Webinar! Agenda is posted and registration is OPEN!
NC AHEC Scholars Program at Northwest AHEC
Apr 22, 2021 8:00:00 AM / 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. We seek individuals who are committed to improving health and health care, devoted to community service, and interested in improving their own skills and in working with other professionals in team-based care.
Share Your Experience in Prescribing Naloxone
Apr 20, 2021 3:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in research, Wake Forest School of Medicine
The Northwest AHEC (NWAHEC) is partnering with researchers from Wake Forest School of Medicine to learn more about naloxone prescribing to conduct a research study. We are interested in your experiences about patient education regarding naloxone. Your participation is voluntary and refusal to participate will not result in any penalty or loss of benefit.
To participate in this study, you are asked to complete an anonymous online questionnaire. We anticipate that the questionnaire will take no longer than 10 minutes of your time. After completing the questionnaire, you will be given an opportunity to enter into a raffle drawing for one of four $250 Amazon gift cards. The raffle entry is optional.
If you are interested in participating, please access this link.
Don't Miss Out, 2021 Geriatric Conference May 14th
Apr 20, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Alana Dodson, MBA, BSN, RN posted in Geriatric
The 2021 Geriatric Conference Planning Committee invites you to join us in promoting the strengths of today’s older adults. Participate live via WebEx on May 14th 8:30AM-12:45PM! Register now!
Enduring Material Now Available - 2021 NC Annual STD Update
Apr 16, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in learning, STD Update, STIs, Enduring
Recorded sessions from the March 31, 2021 Annual STD Update are now available online! Stay up-to-date on information with prevention, management and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).