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Last year, in response to the widening gap between job demand and talent supply within the healthcare sector, the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers Program (NC AHEC) joined forces with the NC Center on the Workforce for Health, North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM), Sheps Center, and the NC Chamber Foundation to form the NC Health Talent Alliance. This strategic initiative focused on creating a sustainable pipeline of healthcare professionals to meet the growing needs of North Carolina's healthcare industry. Piedmont AHEC is an active participant in this effort, concentrating on the eight counties within the Piedmont region. Their work aims to align regional resources and stakeholders to ensure a steady supply of skilled healthcare professionals to support local needs.

NC AHEC has joined forces with the NC Center on the Workforce for Health, NCIOM, Sheps Center, and the NC Chamber Foundation to implement a strategic plan designed to create a robust and sustainable generation of healthcare professionals. Through the partnership, an initiative known as the NC Health Talent Alliance was launched in an effort to address the critical needs in the healthcare sector. The AHEC mission, “to recruit, train, and retain the workforce needed to create a healthier North Carolina,” aligned with the mission of the initiative and provided the structure needed to deploy solutions regionally.

Old North State Medical Society

November 30, 2023

133rd Annual Meeting: Lift Every Voice ... For Health Equity

GREENSBORO—The Old North State Medical Society (ONSMS) is one of the oldest medical societies for African American Physicians in the United States. Each year, the society hosts a Fall Scientific Meeting where healthcare professionals can gather and explore pressing issues at the forefront of the industry. This year, in collaboration with Piedmont AHEC, marks the Old North State Medical Society’s 133rd annual conference. This year’s event focused on “Advancing Healthcare Equity and Knowledge” to address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes while sharing the latest advancements in the field.

The 2023 Fall Scientific Meeting aimed to address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes while sharing the latest advancements in the field. The 2-day event brought together physicians, physician assistants, nurses, government officials, community health advocates, and community program leaders committed to a health enhancement agenda. This year's program aimed to provide updates regarding significant advances and findings in treating disease and standards of care. Furthermore, it provides models for practice effectiveness and efficiency that ensure adherence to government regulations and positive outcomes for patients.

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