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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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!
Northwest AHEC receives The Partner of Excellence Award
Dec 19, 2022 3:30:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, WSSU
Northwest AHEC receives The Partner of Excellence Award at ceremony from the Occupational Therapy Department at Winston-Salem State University that was held on December 2, 2022.
Northwest AHEC Partners with NC Alliance for Health Professions Diversity (NCAHPD) to Hire Project Manager
Nov 14, 2022 7:54:52 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, diversity and inclusion
Northwest Area Health Education Center (NW AHEC) has recently partnered with the North Carolina Alliance for Health Professions Diversity (NCAHPD) for funding and hiring of a Statewide Project Manager to foster the program and its mission for North Carolina. Immanuel Bryant has been hired to fill the role of Project Manager for NC Alliance for Health Professions Diversity and will work as a logistical leader providing part-time project management (20 hours/week).
NWAHEC Partners with WSSU to Honor 2022 Legends of Healthcare East Winston
Oct 20, 2022 3:38:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, health disparities, winston-salem, WSSU
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 6th Annual Healthcare Legends of East Winston event on Wednesday, September 28th.