Practice Support Services

Supporting Nurses Through Knowledge and Resources

May 6, 2026 1:21:18 PM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in digital library, adl

At Northwest AHEC, we are committed to supporting nurses and healthcare professionals through access to high-quality education and evidence-based resources. One powerful tool available is the AHEC Digital Library (ADL)—a comprehensive resource designed to support clinical decision-making, research, and lifelong learning.

Did You Know?

There are several easy ways to access and navigate the AHEC Digital Library:

Browse directly from the ADL home page to explore journals, databases, and clinical tools
Click the “Need Assistance?” link for personalized research support from expert librarians
Contact your local AHEC Library Services team for one-on-one help with searches and resource recommendations - Janice Moore, MLS, Professional Outreach Librarian at Northwest AHEC
Access the Library Services link from the NC AHEC home page to go straight to the ADL

Whether you’re looking for the latest clinical guidelines, patient education materials, or research articles, the ADL is here to empower your practice.

Thank You, Nurses

This week, and every week, we honor the vital role nurses play in improving health outcomes and strengthening communities. Your knowledge, compassion, and commitment truly demonstrate the Power of Nurses.

Highlighted Resource: Effectiveness of naloxone distribution in community settings

Aug 20, 2025 1:22:09 PM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in overdose, adl, naloxone

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August 31 is recognized each year as Overdose Awareness Day, to share knowledge necessary to end overdose deaths and to remember those who have passed from overdoses.

Highlighted Resource: Mental Health Practice Readiness Inventory

May 13, 2025 12:15:00 PM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in mental health, digital library, adl

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How can healthcare providers check whether they are prepared to support their patients' mental healthcare needs?

Clinical Resources to Support You During Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Oct 9, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in resource, adl

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To assist first responders and clinicians in the affected areas, Ebsco has set up a special account for hurricane relief.

Highlighted Resource: Pet Ownership, Living Alone, and Cognitive Decline Among Adults 50 Years and Older

Jan 17, 2024 2:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in memory, seniors, adl

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Can pet ownership reduce cognitive decline for older adults? A recent JAMA Neurology article investigates this question, examining the impact of pet ownership on verbal memory and fluency for adults ages 50 and older.

Highlighted Resource: Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Children and Youth Report 2023

Nov 2, 2023 7:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Well-Child Care, mental health, adolescent, climate change, adl

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Climate change has a serious impact on mental health, particularly for children, according to a recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.