Area Health Education Centers

Meeting North Carolina’s Health and Health Workforce Needs Since 1972

6,000
Providers + 1,400
Practices Served
3,673
Pre-College Students
Served Annually
215,811
Professionals
Trained Annually

Featured Content

NC AHEC Scholars Program

It's time to apply! Join a national network of scholars and develop the skills you need to make a difference in our state of health.

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The Preceptor Crisis

Preceptor Work Group addresses increased demand for community preceptors - proposing a tax credit for clinicians who teach.

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Our Mission

We provide educational programs and services that bridge academic institutions and communities to improve the health of the people of North Carolina with a focus on underserved populations.

About Us

RN Refresher Course

Return to nursing or reactivate your license with NC AHEC's Nurse Refresher Program.

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The Opioid Epidemic

NC AHEC is addressing the opioid epidemic by training prescribers and reaching communities.

Courses & Resources
What We've Done
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Serving North Carolina with 9 centers

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AHEC Training

Creating a better state of health.
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News & Highlights

Pascal “Osi” Udekwu Named 2018 Eugene S. Mayer Traveling Fellow

Wake AHEC

Pascal “Osi” Udekwu Named 2018 Eugene S. Mayer Traveling Fellow

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SR-AHEC Receives Part of $1.5 Million Grant to Combat Opioid Crisis

Southern Regional AHEC

SR-AHEC Receives Part of $1.5 Million Grant to Combat Opioid Crisis

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Five AHEC Employees Receive John Payne Fellowships to Further Professional Impact

NC AHEC Program Office

Five AHEC Employees Receive John Payne Fellowships to Further Professional Impact

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