Northwest AHEC is committed helping control the spread of COVID-19, and would like to keep you informed about how to protect yourself and others. The best way to prevent infection is to continue to practice social distancing, handwashing and wearing a mask at all times. When available, the vaccine will add an important preventive measure. We have some updates below on how to get scheduled for the COVID-19 Vaccine.
Are you healthy enough to learn?
Jan 21, 2021 4:01:06 PM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in COVID-19, engagement, learning, Wellness
“Mental hygiene and physical wellness are key to engagement, absorption, and retention.”
All activities have been converted into online learning with blended learning options. We have some exciting activities coming up this Winter into Spring 2021.Check out all the activities on our Course Catalog
NC Medicaid Managed Care Launch Is July 1, 2021 - Are You Ready?
Jan 18, 2021 6:58:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care
Check out the Provider Playbook: Medicaid Managed Care page for some valuable information to help you in the transition to Medicaid Managed Care. See the readiness resources below. Please review the updated materials to ensure you are ready for the July 1, 2021 launch.
Save the Dates - 7th Lenoir-Rhyne Symposium on the Future of Healthcare!
Jan 15, 2021 10:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in COVID-19, Wellness
Save the Dates!
7th Lenoir-Rhyne Symposium on the Future of Healthcare: The Nuts and Bolts of Sustaining Wellness
This year’s symposium will be presented via live webinar over four days in March:March 3, March 5, March 10, March 12
Each day of the symposium will feature two sessions:
Morning Session 10 - 11 am
Afternoon Session 1 - 2 pm
Happy January Wake Forest Baptist Health Work Anniversary! 🎉
Jan 14, 2021 2:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski
Happy January Wake Forest Baptist Health Work Anniversary! 🎉
Preparing for a Virtual Activity
Jan 14, 2021 9:00:00 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC
By now you have most likely attended a virtual event or at least have signed up to attend one soon. Perhaps you have reached expert level in Zoom, Skype, Webex, or other virtual meeting platform. And you've likely had days where you were ZOOMed out or reached online meeting fatigue level! And if you have no idea what I am talking about then consider yourself lucky!
Call For Award Nominations - One Community in Recovery Conference
Jan 12, 2021 10:54:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski
CALL FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS
It’s a New Year and time for Self-Care! Many of us are sitting more working remotely or possibly not back in the gym just yet. We all have different circumstances and busy schedules, but it’s important we make time for movement. Start small and increase your activity slowly or consult your physician first before beginning a new routine. Here are a few simple ways to incorporate some fitness into your day:
Engaging learners in virtual live trainings
Jan 9, 2021 9:00:00 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in interaction, training, virtual
Earlier this week I attended a very informative masterclass on Learner Engagement in live instructor trainings (LIT) given by Training Industry Magazine. The lessons apply even more for virtual live instructor trainings (VLIT) as well which is how most of us have been participating in any kind of training and development programs since March 2020. Below are the highlights that I would like to share with you.



