Missed the live event? Don’t miss the knowledge! Catch up on fast‑moving, clinically relevant updates, from smarter approaches to rash diagnosis and vaginitis management to emerging STIs (including Mycoplasma genitalium), advances in injectable HIV care, and key hepatitis insights shaping clinical and public health practice in North Carolina.
**SAVE THE DATE - March 24, 2027 for the 2027 North Carolina Annual STI Update!**

Who would be interested in these activities: This knowledge-based activity is targeted towards physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, nurses, public health workers and other health care providers.
Click below to learn more and register for the online self-paced learning!
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A “Rash”-ional Approach to Diagnosing Infectious and Non-infectious Rashes in Outpatient Settings Rita Pichardo, MD |
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Credit: 1.0 Contact Hour from Northwest AHEC |
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Emerging Sexually Transmitted Infections Joseph Cherabie, MD, MSc |
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Credit: 1.0 Contact Hour from Northwest AHEC |
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Mycoplasma Genitalium Updates |
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Credit: 1.0 Contact Hour from Northwest AHEC |
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The ABCs of Hepatitis: Clinical Insights and Public Health Solutions for NC Richard (Rick) Moore, MD, AAHIVS |
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Credit: 1.0 Contact Hour from Northwest AHEC |
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The Injectable Era of HIV Prevention Emily Niehaus, MD, MPH |
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Credit: 1.0 Contact Hour from Northwest AHEC |
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The Vaginitis Spectrum: Mastering Diagnosis and Treatment Anna Powell, MD |
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Credit: 1.0 Contact Hour from Northwest AHEC |
2026 NC STI Update Recap & Enduring Material Available! - The 2026 North Carolina Annual STI Update was held virtually on March 25, 2026, providing an evidence‑based update on sexually transmitted infections, HIV prevention, and viral hepatitis trends affecting North Carolina and the region. The activity drew 889 participants from Allied Health, Behavioral Health, Health Careers, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and related disciplines, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary engagement. Participation spanned 98 of North Carolina’s 100 counties and included attendees from Alabama, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, reflecting broad statewide and regional reach. Read full recap on our blog
As part of our commitment to creating a space where all BELONG, Northwest AHEC provides education and encouragement for respectful care for all, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, geography, disability, and age.

