NC AHEC

Providing and supporting educational activities and services to recruit, train, and retain the health workforce needed to create a healthy North Carolina.

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@ncahec #PracticeSupport is excited to announce the Integrated Care Quality Series -- four live webinars designed to provide practical strategies, updated guidance, and actionable tools to strengthen high-quality, equitable care across the care continuum. NC Health Department employees can register for these live webinars at no cost:
☑ Prenatal & Postpartum Care (PPC)
☑ Screening for Health‑Related Resource Needs (HRRN)
☑ Women's Preventive Health – CCS & BCS
☑ Child & Adolescent Well‑Care & Immunizations (WCV & IMA Combo 2)
Visit https://t.co/waA9AyKAwd for more!
#LiveWebinars

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📢 Did you know there are several ways to navigate the #AHECDigitalLibrary (ADL)? You can:
✅ Use the search field on the ADL home page: https://t.co/2S5cx8B32q
✅ Click the Need Assistance tab for research support.
✅ Click the Home tab, scroll down to Regional Libraries, and select your region to contact your local AHEC Library Services.
✅ Find the Library Services tab right on @ncahec home page (https://t.co/wEKjfz1rHl) and go straight to the ADL.
It’s that easy! https://t.co/2S5cx8B32q
#ADL

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As #NationalNursesWeek comes to a close, our appreciation does not. Thank you to the nurses whose knowledge, compassion, and leadership power healthcare—today and every day. We promise to continue supporting you and advocating for you. You deserve the best!

Don't forget to complete the survey at https://t.co/UixJ0pIcxm to receive $25 off registration costs associated with the 2027 Annual NC AHEC Academic Progression Conference! It’s just a small token of our appreciation for all that you do.

#ThePowerOfNurses

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During #NationalNursesWeek, we highlight how @ncahec is committed to helping more nurses return to the field through its RN Refresher Program. Nurses who have been out of clinical practice for five or more years, and are ready to re-enter the workforce, can do so conveniently and flexibly. Learn more at https://t.co/xbaGoMmKOx.

This National Nurses Week, we thank nurses for helping us make difficult decisions for ourselves and our family members.

#ThePowerOfNurses

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During #NationalNursesWeek, we highlight how @ncahec supports clinical site development that brings nursing education into rural and underserved communities — places where access to care matters most. From school-based clinics to behavioral health centers and mobile health units, these sites allow nurses to train students while meeting local health needs. Learn more at https://t.co/3lfnA80GTj.

This National Nurses Week, we recognize the nurses who teach where care happens to help build a healthier North Carolina.

#ThePowerOfNurses

[NC AHEC @ncahec]

During #NationalNursesWeek, @ncahec is proud to provide nurses with the tools and resources they want and need! Through the AHEC Digital Library (ADL), nurses have access to a vast repository of full-text journals, textbooks (like the Nurse’s Pocket Guide), and clinical databases to support evidence-based practice. The ADL ensures that all health professionals in the state have access to high-quality, curated health information, as well as to free tools and materials. See more at https://t.co/jyoRFIk6Aj and check out scholarship and financial assistance information at https://t.co/oN1FY4Lc54.

This National Nurses Week, we thank nurses for their dedication and commitment to saving lives, every day.

#ThePowerOfNurses

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During #NationalNursesWeek, we recognize that nurses are regarded as the backbone of our health system. Right now, there is a critical shortage with approximately 13% of registered nurse (RN) positions in NC unfilled. The NC Center on the Workforce for Health, a recent addition to @ncahec's work, launched the Nursing Workforce Coordinating Council (NWCC) -- a nurse-led initiative that creates space for nursing workforce leaders to collaborate and guide strategy, inform policy, and ensure a cohesive vision for supporting nurses and the nursing workforce across the state. See more at https://t.co/4An4JMOtdj.

This National Nurses Week, we thank nurses for their advocacy – for speaking up for patients, families, and communities, especially when it matters most. Thank you for using your voice.

#ThePowerOfNurses

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The Power of Nurses™ starts with education and preparation! @ncahec is proud to offer a variety of ways for nurses to reinvest in their careers and remain life-long learners. From accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to online and in-person courses to specialty certificates designed for nurses transitioning to or already working in primary care or ambulatory settings, we can help! See more at https://t.co/Td3cdnHV2c.

This National Nurses Week, we recognize the nurses who teach, mentor, and strengthen the future of healthcare—on the job and in the classroom.

#ThePowerOfNurses #NationalNursesWeek

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#NationalNursesWeek is here! 🎉 This year, we’re celebrating The Power of Nurses™—the compassion, expertise, and leadership nurses bring to our communities every day. @ncahec supports nurses through every stage of their careers—from initial interest in the field to advanced practice and leadership roles.

As a special thank you, NC nurse educators can receive a discount to the 2027 Annual NC AHEC Academic Progression Conference on February 5, 2027 by completing a short survey at https://t.co/UixJ0pIcxm.

Please join us as we show our gratitude to nurses this week. ❤️‍🩹

#ThePowerOfNurses

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Did you know that interlibrary loan services are available through your regional @ncahec library? Visit https://t.co/2S5cx8B32q and click “HOME”, then “Regional Libraries” to find your local contact. We look forward to helping you with all your library needs!
#ADL #DigitalLibrary

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#NationalAHECWeek Spotlight | Library Services 📚
@ncahec libraries support health professionals statewide through local expertise & the AHEC Digital Library (ADL).
📊 2025 Impact:
• 50,000+ library services provided
• Served health care workers in 83 counties
• Literature searches, document lending & reference support
For more, visit https://t.co/tTvuMBgGvs.

#NCAHEC #ADL #LibraryServices

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#NationalAHECWeek Spotlight | Student Services 🎉
@ncahec's Student Services supports health sciences students from colleges and universities across the state—along with the faculty and practicing health professionals who serve as their preceptors.

📊 2025 Impact:
• 52,208 nights of housing
• 1,402 rotations in 42 counties
• Students from 18+ colleges & universities
• 54% of AHEC supported residents remained in NC

To see more about how Student Services is connecting education to communities—and helping build the future of health care in North Carolina, visit https://t.co/O0eIj8QRfK.

#NCAHEC #StudentServices

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#NationalAHECWeek Spotlight: NC Center on the Workforce for Health

@ncahec is proud to partner with the NC Center on the Workforce for Health to strengthen North Carolina’s health workforce! Together, we are helping tackle workforce shortages by bringing people together, aligning statewide efforts, and supporting what matters most at the local level.
📊 2025 Highlights:
✨ Supported 7 NC AHEC regions
✨ Launched employer-led workforce collaboratives
✨ Recognized as North Carolina’s Nursing Workforce Center

Learn more about this impactful work at 👉 https://t.co/HrVfRK46L9

#NCAHEC #HealthWorkforce #PublicHealth

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#NationalAHECWeek Highlight: Practice Support
@ncahec's Practice Support helps health care practices navigate major industry change—promoting sustainability, quality improvement, and alignment with NC Medicaid goals.
📊 FY impact:
• 1,083 practices supported
• 99 NC counties
• Guidance on new payment models & health care reforms
Strengthening practices and improving care. For more, visit https://t.co/XhntXUUZR2.
#NCAHEC #PracticeSupport #Healthcare

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As we celebrate National AHEC Week, we’re spotlighting locally how @ncahec supports a strong, well‑prepared health care workforce through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Our CPD programs deliver essential education and training that help health professionals meet state licensure and specialty certification requirements—while staying current with the latest research, technologies, and innovations. For more, visit https://t.co/VJXrnzZAqB.

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Calling all dental practice managers and providers! 🦷 The @ncahec Practice Management Academy has partnered with @oralhealthnc to offer an online self-paced learning program designed to address the unique knowledge needs of new and aspiring dental practice managers. The 10-hour virtual program allows you to:

➡️ Learn on your own schedule and pace
➡️ Learn any place that works for you, with the app
➡️ Ask questions to instructors as needed
➡️ Earn contact hours/credit

Register today at https://t.co/bGmRZk0u5T. We look forward to connecting with you!

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Available now! View @ncahec's Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) tool developed by Practice Support for Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients. The purpose of this tool is to educate and support practices in their efforts to optimize their performance of the Medicare AWV. AWVs are important to help identify patient care opportunities, improve patient attribution and risk stratification, advance other preventive screenings, and close care gaps. View and download the AWV tool at
https://t.co/F0HRBnijJZ.

[NC AHEC @ncahec]

As we wrap up @ncahec's Future Health Professionals Week, we celebrate the impact that Health Careers had in 2025:
➡️ Health care careers were promoted to almost 3,000 pre-college youth from 63 NC counties.
➡️ 230 AHEC Scholars from 42 NC colleges were supported.
➡️ 188 events were held in 32 NC counties.
➡️ Over 30,000 participant contact hours were awarded.

Visit https://t.co/Aoq6YE25Ub to see how we can support you in your journey in 2026, and beyond!

#FutureHealthNC #NCAHEC #HealthCareers

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Begin your health career journey with @ncahec! Today, as part of NC AHEC's Future Health Professionals Week, we highlight the AHEC Scholars Program, where you can:
✓ Complete 40 hours of classroom/online and 40 hours clinical training each year of the two-year program,
✓ Receive an annual stipend to help with costs,
✓ Earn a badge of distinction from the National AHEC Organization, setting you apart in the competitive health care field,
✓ Gain opportunities to create an invaluable network of health care professionals, leaders, and peers, and
✓ Access additional pathways to continued training, certifications, and education.

To learn more and apply, visit https://t.co/L44Pj6jpS6.

#FutureHealthNC #NCAHEC #HealthCareer

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@ncahec
Did you know there are three (3) ways to find an article in the AHEC Digital Library (ADL)?
• Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
• Advanced Search
• Publication Finder
Go to https://t.co/2S5cx8B32q and give it a try! Contact AHEC Library Services at [email protected] with any questions, or access the ADL Training library guide at https://t.co/KOCT4RZ2pi for videos and more.