The 38th Annual Respiratory Care Conference was held on February 21-22, 2024. This year, we saw a record turnout for the conference, with a remarkable 122 attendees joining us from all corners of North Carolina and beyond! The diverse crowd represented six different states (FL, IA, NC, SC, TN, VA) and included representation from 49 counties in NC.
38th Annual Respiratory Care Conference: Record Turnout and Rave Reviews!
Mar 27, 2024 4:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in COVID-19, respiratory care, conference, continuing education
38th Annual Northwest AHEC Respiratory Care Conference - Feb 21-22, 2024
Jan 9, 2024 5:30:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in respiratory care, continuing education
Discover all levels of expertise in the respiratory care field at the 38th Annual Northwest AHEC Respiratory Care Conference - held virtually on February 21 and 22nd.
"This is the BEST conference!" - Attendees Rave about the 37th Annual NWAHEC Respiratory Care Conference
Mar 14, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in COVID-19, respiratory care, conference, continuing education
The third year of hosting the conference virtually attracted over 100 attendees representing a diverse crowd from all over NC and beyond.
March 3rd Attend the Atrium Health Sleep Symposium 2023
Jan 5, 2023 1:32:02 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in respiratory care, sleep
Northwest AHEC is partnering with Charlotte AHEC to offer the Sleep Symposium on March 3rd in person at two locations with faculty presenting live from each location!
New Name - Same Great Conference! 37th Annual Northwest AHEC Respiratory Care Conference
Dec 2, 2022 8:50:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in respiratory care
Based on feedback from 2022, the 37th Annual Northwest Respiratory Care Conference (formerly the Annual High Country Conference) will be held virtually on February 15 - 16, 2023.
High Country Conference Boasts 20% Increase in Attendance!
Apr 5, 2022 2:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in COVID-19, respiratory care, conference, continuing education
For the second year in a row, the 36th Annual High Country Conference on Respiratory Care was held virtually on February 9-10, 2022. The two-day conference provided attendees with up-to-date, patient-centered and evidence-based practices in respiratory care.
Save the Date for 36th Annual High Country Conference 📣
Aug 26, 2021 2:30:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in COVID-19, respiratory care, allied health
Mark your calendar for February 9-10, 2022, we will be holding a Virtual Conference. Stay tuned for more details coming late fall!
Health Coaching - a growing part of the healthcare extender model
Mar 30, 2021 9:23:59 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in telehealth, engagement, instruction, training, Wellness, public health, mental health, CME, Healthy Opportunities, culinary medicine, healthy eating, food, Community, health careers, respiratory care, behavioral health, Health coach
We hear the term health coach more and more these days so I wanted to explore the role of the health coach in this blog post. A health coach is a coach for people who want to or who are contemplating making behavioral changes that result in a healthier lifestyle. A health coach is a type of healthcare extender trained to help others set goals and be accountable for themselves as they begin a journey to improve their overall health and quality of life.
Exceeding Virtually All Expectations with High Country Conference on Respiratory Care
Mar 23, 2021 3:32:22 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in respiratory care
In February 2021, a year into the Pandemic, the 35th Annual High Country Conference on Respiratory Care was held the first year as a virtual webinar. The event, held February 17-18, 2021, is designed BY respiratory therapists FOR respiratory therapists and students. Participants were provided with high-quality education sessions led by experts in the field.
