November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. A perfect time to revisit this topic!
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the U.S., and smoking causes almost a half a million deaths per year.
Rural NC Road in Autumn. Photo used with permission
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Smoking—50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General.
You know the health of your patients.
Do you know the financial health of your practice?
North Carolina AHEC has a free tool that you can use to track your practice's financial health.
More and more patients are embracing prevention and early intervention to stay healthy and avoid health related complications. NPs encourage health promotion and a comprehensive, wellness-first approach. November 10-16, 2024 is National Nurse Practitioners (NP) Week!
The role of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in North Carolina is integral to the health care system. As advanced practice registered nurses, NPs are trained to provide high-quality care, often serving as primary care providers. This overview will delve into the regulations governing NP practice in North Carolina, address common questions regarding their scope of practice, prescriptive authority, collaboration requirements, and documentation. The speaker will also dispel a few myths related to NPs!
In this educational endeavor, the goal is to enlighten learners about the prevalence of diabetes and chronic kidney disease within primary care settings. Delving into the factors that hinder or support patient involvement in their treatment, this initiative will also delve into strategies for enhancing performance and implementing activities that foster wellness in individuals with diabetes.
Syphilis cases are on the rise in North Carolina. Syphilis can affect anyone but is currently rising in women, and in men who have sex with women. This has led to an alarming increase in cases of congenital syphilis.
