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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.

 

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Never Too Late: Sexual Health Considerations for the Golden Years

Shannon Dowler, MD, FAAP, CPE
National STI Consultant
Shannon Dowler, LLC

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Objective:

  • Analyze current STI trends among older adults and apply updated guidelines for screening and prevention in clinical practice.

Credit:

1.0 Contact Hour from Northwest AHEC

Let’s Talk About Sexual Health: Taking a History and Introducing Shared Decision Models into Practice

Nicholas Jay Van Wagoner, MD, PhD 
Associate Professor
Associate Dean for Students
UAB School of Medicine
Co-Medical Director, Southeast STD/HIV PTC

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Objective:

  • Demonstrate the ability to obtain a comprehensive sexual health history using a structured framework and apply at least one shared decision-making model to patient scenarios in clinical practice.

Credit:

1.0 Contact Hour from Northwest AHEC

Genital Dermatology

Libby Edwards, MD
Mid-Charlotte Dermatology and Research
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology, 
UNC Chapel Hill
Chief of Dermatology, Carolinas Medical Center

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Objective:

  • Recognize common normal genital skin variants.

Credit:

1.0 Contact Hour from Northwest AHEC

Leveraging Point of Care Diagnostics to Address STI Syndemics

Olivia Van Gerwen, MD
Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases
UAB School of Medicine

Molly Cleveland, BSN, RN
Public Health Nurse II
Buncombe County Health and Human Services

Sue Hanlon, MSW, RN, CIC, CPHN
Public Health Nurse Supervisor
Buncombe County Health and Human Services

Kerri Sanders, MPH, BSN, RN, CPHN
Public Health Nurse II – Mobile Team
Buncombe County Health and Human Services

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Objective:

  • Discuss point-of-care diagnostic tools to enhance the identification and management of STI syndemics in clinical practice.

Credit:

1.0 Contact Hour from Northwest AHEC

A Practical Guide to Implementing DoxyPEP

Karen Hicks, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Guilford County Department of Public Health

Taimur Khan, MD, MPH
Associate Medical Research Director
Fenway Institute

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Objective:

  • Outline the steps for implementing DoxyPEP in clinical settings and assess its effectiveness in STI prevention.

Credit:

1.0 Contact Hour from Northwest AHEC

Updates - NC Local Public Health Providers

William Glover, PhD, D(ABMM), MLS(ASCP)
Assistant Director, Infectious Diseases
State Laboratory of Public Health
NC Department of Health and Human Services

Candice J. McNeil, MD, MPH
Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Co-Medical Director, Southeast STD/HIV PTC

Victoria Mobley, MD, MPH
HIV/STD Medical Director, Division of Public Health
NC Department of Health and Human Services

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Objective:

  • Review other general updates on STI diagnosis and management relevant to sexual health providers in NC.

Credit:

1.25 Contact Hour from Northwest AHEC


2025 NC Annual STI Update: Record Attendance and Key Insights - The 2025 North Carolina Annual STI Update was held on August 13, 2025, in a fully virtual format for both presenters and attendees—marking the fifth consecutive year of remote delivery. This approach continues to empower Northwest AHEC and its partners to deliver this longstanding, reputable continuing professional development activity to a broader and more diverse audience. 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.

 

 

 

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