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N.C. MedAssist Meets Critical Need CHARLOTTE AHEC COURSE OFFERINGS

N.C. MedAssist, founded in 1997 by several MCMS members Charlotte AHEC is part of the N.C. Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program and Atrium Health.
in Mecklenburg County, is the only free mail-order pharmacy
serving all 100 counties in North Carolina. Although best known 2020
for its mobile pharmacy events, where volunteers distribute
over-the-counter (OTC) medicine in impoverished communities, Continuing Medical Education (CME)
the organization’s primary focus is the Free Pharmacy Program
(FPP). With the COVID-19 pandemic causing massive 09/25 Atrium Health 2020 Critical Care Summit
unemployment and, oftentimes, accompanying loss of health 0 9/30-10/01 Patient Experience Symposium 2020
insurance, this program is imperative now more than ever.
10/2 Atrium Health Sleep Symposium 2020
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, N.C. MedAssist has 10/2 Young Women’s Breast Cancer Symposium
restructured its services to be more digitally available. The 1 0/23-10/24 32nd Annual Fall Foliage Cancer Conference
enrollment application is online, and the Free Over-the- 11/6 Lung Cancer Symposium
Counter Store (located in Charlotte) is a curbside pick-up 11/6 LCI’s 9th Annual Research Academy
retail pharmacy with online ordering available. Recertification 12/12 13th Annual GI/HPB Conference: Advances in Treatment Strategies
deadlines have been extended for current patients. For those Webinar Project ECHO: Sickle Cell
who may suddenly need assistance, the enrollment process is Online MTAC - Airway Management in the Trauma Patient State-of-the-Art
now available online at medassist.org. Online MTAC - Challenges of a Level III Trauma Center
Online MTAC - Clinical Controversies in Thoracic Trauma
You can refer patients to the N.C. MedAssist website or have Online MTAC - Difficult Trauma Cases
them call 1-866-331-1348 to learn more about the program and Online MTAC - Head Over Heels: The Consequences of Falling for the Elderly
find out if they qualify for assistance. Online MTAC - Airway Management in the Trauma Patient State-of-the-Art
Online MTAC - Quality Improvement in the Trauma Center
Last year, N.C. MedAssist served 18,805 patients and Online MTAC - The Trauma Chain of Survival - From Kandahar to Charlotte
dispensed 229,805 prescriptions valued at $68 million to Online MTAC - Ultrasound Guided Resuscitation
low-income, uninsured individuals throughout the state. Once Online Quality Improvement University - Nitroglycerin in Code STEMI and
enrolled in the FPP, patients receive prescription medication
(generally a 90-day supply) by mail to their homes. Steroids for Lower Respiratory Infections
Online Quality Improvement University - Shared Decision Making and
Reprinted with permission from NCMS Morning Rounds.
Pediatric Chest Trauma
NATIONAL HEALTH & Online Quality Improvement University - Ondansetron in Pregnancy
WELLNESS OBSERVANCES Online Quality Improvement University - Tick-Borne Illnesses in Urgent Care
Online Quality Improvement University - Chickenpox in Pregnancy
JULY Online Quality Improvement University - Are Pelvic Exams Necessary to

National Park and Recreation Month n UV Safety Month Diagnose PID and Cervicitis?
Online Quality Improvement University - Common Cold in Urgent Care
July 12-18: EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week Online Quality Improvement University - Community Acquired Pneumonia
July 20-22: 45th Annual National Wellness Conference Online Quality Improvement University - Foot and Ankle Injuries Not to Miss

AUGUST in Urgent Care
Online Quality Improvement University - Pediatric Red Eye
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month Online Quality Improvement University - Syncope in the Urgent Care
Medic Alert Awareness Month n National Breastfeeding Month Online Non-Fatal Strangulation: A Countywide Protocol
Online Non-Fatal Strangulation: A Countywide Protocol (Nursing)
National Immunization Awareness Month Online Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - An Interview for Practicing Clinicians
Online NRCME DOT Medical Examiners Training Course
August 1-7: World Breastfeeding Week
August 4: National Night Out For more information or to register for these courses, call 704-512-6523 or visit www.charlotteahec.org.

August 9-15: National Health Center Week

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