Northwest Area Health Education Center Employee Directory
Hospitals and Health CareNorth Carolina, United States2-10 Employees
Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC) operates as an educational outreach and training program focused on improving public health in its 17-county Northwest North Carolina service area. Its work centers on developing health care and human service personnel, particularly in primary care, through partnerships that link education, practice, and community needs. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the organization supports a range of services including health workforce development, student services, graduate medical education and patient services support, continuing professional development, practice support, and library and IT resources. The target audiences include students, health professionals, and health systems within its regional footprint, with the aim of boosting the quantity and quality of primary care and related health services. As part of the broader health care education ecosystem, Northwest AHEC positions itself as a regional provider in the hospitals and health care industry by facilitating partnerships and programs that align educational efforts with community health needs.