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

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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.

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Improving Rural Health

The 2nd Annual Statewide Celebration of Rural Nursing will take place on Friday, November 30, at eight concurrent sites.

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NC AHEC Scholars Program

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 Opioid Epidemic

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

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What We've Done

The Preceptor Crisis

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

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Serving North Carolina with 9 centers

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News & Highlights

Southern Regional AHEC Awarded Safety Grant for Youth Resiliency Training Series

Southern Regional AHEC

Southern Regional AHEC Awarded Safety Grant for Youth Resiliency Training Series

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NC AHEC Nursing Grant Supports Field Practice for Sampson Community College Students

NC AHEC Program Office

NC AHEC Nursing Grant Supports Field Practice for Sampson Community College Students

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