Area Health Education Centers

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

6,000
Providers + 1,400
Practices Served
2,200
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.

About Us

Opioid Education

We invite community health workers of all disciplines and specialities to enroll in our free online learning modules for opioid education.

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Provider Transition to NC Medicaid Managed Care

NC Medicaid resources include a webinar series, Prepaid Health Plan (PHP) meet and greet sessions, virtual office hours, and more to help providers through the transition to managed care.

Provider Resources

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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About the First Class

The Preceptor Crisis

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

Work Group Recommendations
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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

Caroline Orth Named Communications & Marketing Manager at NC AHEC Program Office

NC AHEC Program Office

Caroline Orth Named Communications & Marketing Manager at NC AHEC Program Office

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Dr. Linda Hacking Named 2019 NACT UK Traveling Fellow

NC AHEC Program Office

Dr. Linda Hacking Named 2019 NACT UK Traveling Fellow

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NC AHEC Practice Support Program Featured in NCMJ

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NC AHEC Practice Support Program Featured in NCMJ

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