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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Medication-Assisted Treatment Trainings

NC AHEC trainings help put recovery within reach.

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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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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 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

DHHS, MAHEC to Train Next Generation of NC Doctors to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

Mountain AHEC

DHHS, MAHEC to Train Next Generation of NC Doctors to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

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Area L AHEC Awarded Grant to Continue ACEs and Resiliency Work in Edgecombe and Nash Counties

Area L AHEC

Area L AHEC Awarded Grant to Continue ACEs and Resiliency Work in Edgecombe and Nash Counties

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Grant Addresses Local Substance Abuse Disorders and Opioid Addiction

North Carolina AHEC

Grant Addresses Local Substance Abuse Disorders and Opioid Addiction

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