North Alabama AHEC

05/22/2026

North Alabama AHEC visited healthcare facilities across Franklin and Marion Counties this week to connect with providers, practices, and healthcare leaders about opportunities that support our rural healthcare workforce and communities.

We accomplished:
✔️ Recruiting participants for Pri-Med’s FREE “Safe and Effective Pain Care” CEU/CME course
✔️ Promoting APTIP resources and education
✔️ Connecting with potential preceptors to help train the next generation of healthcare professionals

We love getting to meet the dedicated healthcare teams serving our rural communities and sharing ways we can work together to support both current and future providers!

📣 Want to learn more about becoming a preceptor, accessing free CEUs/CMEs, or partnering with North Alabama AHEC? We’d love to connect!

05/13/2026

📢 WE INTERRUPT YOUR DAY WITH SOME GOOD NEWS!

🗓️ To give more students the chance to be part of something special, the application deadline for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences has been extended to May 15.

If you’ve been thinking about applying — or just found us recently and still need to discuss and investigate the possibilities — there’s still time to take that step.

🩺 ASHS is designed for students ready to get a head start on a meaningful path to healthcare careers, with hands-on experiences, real-world connections, and a residential community built around purpose.

Rising 9th & 10th graders: your future in healthcare can start sooner than you think.

🔗 Learn more and apply at ALHealthcareHS.org/admissions or by scanning the QR code below.

05/13/2026

North Alabama AHEC enjoyed attending the 2026 NAVIGATE Nonprofit Network Conference in Huntsville yesterday!

This annual conference brings together nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers for professional development and collaboration. Sessions focused on important topics including fundraising, grant writing, board development, budgeting & finance, and strategies to help organizations navigate challenges and thrive.

We especially enjoyed hearing keynote speaker Alison Kling present “Leading with How: From Identity to Impact,” sharing practical ways nonprofits can better connect their daily work to their mission and vision.

Thank you to the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville and everyone involved in hosting this valuable event for our nonprofit community!

05/13/2026

Join us for a FREE community forum: Caring with Confidence — focused on understanding dementia, Alzheimer’s caregiving, and healthy aging.

Learn about:
• Normal aging vs. warning signs
• Brain health and early detection
• Day-to-day caregiving tips
• Local resources and support

*Thursday, May 21
*11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
*Cook Museum of Natural Science – Decatur, AL
*To register: Use the QR code on the flyer or contact SaLana Usher at [email protected]/255-372-8791.

This event is free and open to caregivers, seniors, families, and anyone interested in learning more. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, loved ones, churches, and community groups!

05/07/2026

If you are library employee or know someone who is, please see/share the below information regarding a professional development award for consumer health information training.

“NNLM Region 1 and NTO are excited to announce the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference Professional Development Award! Funding will cover registration and travel expenses up to $1500 per awardee. The conference will take place September 16-19, 2026 in Montgomery, AL. Participants will attend a pre-conference training focused on consumer health information, called "Healthy Roots, Strong Communities: Health Information Resources and Programming."

To ensure we reach as many qualified applicants as possible, we’re asking for your help in sharing this news with your various networks.
Application Deadline: June 15, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern
Number of Awards: Up to 20
Amount: Up to $1500 per awardee
Eligibility: This award is open to library staff across the United States. Preference is given to those in rural and small libraries and those who have not received this award in the past. Please review the definitions of small and rural (https://www.imls.gov/news/use-small-and-rural-libraries-grows-digital-age).
Applicants must be affiliated with an NNLM member organization.

For full details, including application instructions, visit the award page (https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=urldefense.com&u=aHR0cHM6Ly91cmxkZWZlbnNlLmNvbS92My9fX2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm5ubG0uZ292L25vZGUvMTc5NDRfXzshIUFiMV9SdyFGWXFzMDZjVUJBLXpMaUpMSWVQZ2xwRDRhMmw4bU82cU15eUtaUzdzeVFPQ1NVVkFfcDhnUHFfLUxyWGMwN01TR1Npa2tzbVVNWktocXZJLTI0SmdaamcybVNwdGlYSSQ=&p=m&i=NjE0ZGNlNDU1OTI3ZGEwZTVhOGYwMWMz&t=OUxUY1ViSTRJMDYzVXAwOTgxcU9IVEk5RGhJMWs3enErbDB6S0ZnTXlYYz0=&h=42303b838e1643fc9fe20c731bf6c90b&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVYXgacpJYOlDybNef-SPR3M9mijy6MGqb7fTcTEQ2Es-8E3YzNGgWwHgzeI0yB4qO0).

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please feel free to contact [email protected].”

05/05/2026

Last week, North Alabama AHEC attended the Alabama AHEC Statewide Network meeting in Montgomery. It was an energizing, engaging, and meaningful opportunity for all five AHEC centers in the state and the Program Office to connect and move our work forward together.

The day included team‑building activities, an insightful community partner panel, AHEC Scholar panel, interactive discussions regarding storytelling/advocacy, and table discussions on the future of AHEC. Afterwards, we enjoyed a tour of Faulkner University (Montgomery campus).

05/05/2026

North Alabama AHEC participated in the Integrating Preceptor Training hosted by the Alabama A&M University Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP).

This GWEP Longitudinal Clinical Rotations (LCR) Boot Camp focused on strengthening interdisciplinary practice in geriatric care, with an emphasis on “transforming dementia care, one community at a time.” These types of trainings are designed to enhance collaboration across healthcare disciplines and improve outcomes for older adults through more coordinated, team-based care.

We were honored to learn alongside and hear from an outstanding group of speakers, including leaders from the Department of Social Work at Alabama A&M University, Dr. Forde with Oakwood University, Dr. Clinton Martin with UAB Huntsville Regional Medical Center, and our very own Lamont Dupree and Salana Usher with North Alabama AHEC.

Opportunities like this allow us to continue building a stronger healthcare workforce and better serve our communities across North Alabama.

05/05/2026

Your chance to be part of history!

The Future of Healthcare is Waiting

05/05/2026

Happening tomorrow rain or shine!

04/27/2026

North Alabama AHEC had such a great time connecting with the amazing participants at the The Arc of Walker County last week!

We volunteered leading a fun, interactive nutrition class where we talked about portion sizes, reading food labels, and making healthier food choices.

We didn’t just talk though; we played! From portion size games to building a healthy plate and even a slow eating challenge, there were lots of laughs along the way.

To help keep the learning going at home, participants received measuring cups as a takeaway tool.

It was such a wonderful experience, and we’re so grateful for the opportunity to spend time together, share knowledge, and have fun while doing it.