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Addressing the Healthcare Workforce Shortage, We Need Your Help

Jan 22, 2024 4:30:38 PM / by Megan Mills Anderson posted in NCAHEC, health careers, TPM

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Dear Healthcare Partners, 

In an effort to better address the significant shortage of health care workers, Northwest AHEC is partnering with the NC Center on the Workforce for Health (NC AHEC, Sheps Center, NC IOM), the NC Chamber Foundation to develop and implement a plan to create the next generation of healthcare clinicians and staff.

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HOSA Leadership and Regional Meetings Update from Fall 2023

Dec 8, 2023 1:30:00 PM / by Melanee Mills, MSEd posted in health careers, hosa

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The partnership of Northwest Piedmont Region and Piedmont Region is a valuable partnership and pathway to the future health professional in our high schools. These programs are an annual Fall Leadership and the Regional Conferences for Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) members in the Northwest Regional Chapter and Piedmont-Triad Regional Chapter of North Carolina.

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Welcome to Megan Mills Anderson - Talent Pipeline Management Project Manager

Dec 6, 2023 4:42:27 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, health care, talent pipeline

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Northwest AHEC would like to welcome Megan Mills Anderson, who joined our department in October as the Talent Pipeline Management Project Manager.

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NWAHEC Partners with WSSU to Honor 2023 Legends of Healthcare East Winston

Nov 2, 2023 9:45:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, health disparities, winston-salem, WSSU

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Winston-Salem State University's School of Health Sciences (SOHS) and Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC) partnered to honor groups and individuals who have made a profoundly positive impact on the health and wellness of the residents of East Winston-Salem. during the 7th Annual Healthcare Legends of East Winston event on Wednesday, October 18th.

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Twelve students learn about medical field in Lake Norman Regional's CAMP MED

Aug 14, 2023 8:44:34 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, camp med, health care

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Lake Norman Regional Medical Center recently brought back its annual summer learning program, CAMP MED, after pausing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was held July 25-27, for high school students interested in medical careers.

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Camp Med students explore healthcare careers at Iredell Memorial Hospital

Jul 11, 2023 8:53:20 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, camp med

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Iredell County’s next generation of doctors and health professionals recently got a chance to explore the healthcare industry through hands-on learning experiences at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

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Camp Med gives students look at healthcare field - Mt. Airy News

Jun 26, 2023 11:53:50 AM / by NW AHEC posted in health careers, camp med

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Potential members of the next generation of doctors and health professionals got a chance to explore possible medical fields hands-on recently at Northern Regional Hospital. Thirteen local high school students interested in becoming registered nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, or other medical professionals participated in Camp Med 2023 summer program provided by Northern Regional Hospital and the Northwest Area Health Education Center, an initiative of the Wake Forest School of Medicine.

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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

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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.

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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

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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!

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44th Annual Minority Health Conference - Practicing Health as a Human Right

Mar 13, 2023 11:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, diversity and inclusion, workforce

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Northwest AHEC's own Melanee Mills, Program Coordinator for Health Careers and Workforce Diversity, was able to go and experience the Minority Health Conference on February 24th along with a few other AHEC colleagues. Thanks to UNC Chapel Hill – Gillings School of Global Public Health for putting on this important event!

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