Piedmont AHEC

What makes a healthcare space feel safe and affirming?

Listen in on Josef Burwell, MS, PA-C as he explains easy ways to make it happen!
Join us for "Clinical and Cultural Competency Training" with Peacework Medical to learn how thoughtful, intentional practices—like asking about pronouns, respecting chosen names, and focusing on the patient’s needs—can transform care experiences for transgender and gender-expansive individuals.

This session will break down barriers to access and offer practical, actionable steps for creating more inclusive environments across your entire organization.

📅 June 9 | 9 AM - 12 PM | Live Webinar

🔗 https://www.piedmontahec.org/courses-and-events/77293

What could more equitable healthcare look like? 🤔

Join Piedmont AHEC and Peacework Medical for "Clinical and Cultural Competency Training," a live webinar focused on building more inclusive, accessible care for transgender and gender-expansive communities. Together, we’ll explore how to reduce barriers, improve patient experiences, and move toward a more equitable healthcare system.

🎤 In this video, one of the program speakers, Josef Burwell, MS, PA-C shares a hopeful vision for the future—one where more providers are equipped to deliver competent, confident care, where transgender healthcare is better understood and demystified, and where patients are treated with the dignity and humanity they deserve.

📅 June 9 | ⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM | 💻 Live Webinar
🔗 https://www.piedmontahec.org/courses-and-events/77293

Let’s work toward a future where everyone can access the care they need.

📞 This is your sign to answer the call 😉

The 2026 Nursing Research Call for Abstracts is open!

Join us for the 2026 Cone Health Research, Evidence-Based Practice & Quality Improvement Symposium, where nurses and healthcare professionals come together to share innovations and advance practice.

November 19, 2026 | GTCC Colfax Conference Center

💡 This year’s focus:
From Evidence to Advocacy: The Role of Nurses in Advancing Healthcare

Whether you’ve led a research project, implemented an EBP change, or contributed to a QI initiative, we want to hear about it!

⏰ Deadline to submit: June 28 at 11:59 PM

🎓 Undergraduate students: A separate submission track is coming your way in July 👀

🔗 Head to the link for full submission details, guidelines, and next steps: https://www.conehealth.com/people-career-resources/nursing/research-innovation/symposium/call-for-abstracts/

What does it take to create truly inclusive healthcare spaces?

Join Piedmont AHEC and Peacework Medical for "Clinical and Cultural Competency Training," where we’ll take a deeper look at gender diversity, healthcare access, and the real barriers many transgender and gender-expansive individuals face. This session is designed to move beyond understanding and into action—equipping participants with practical tools to create respectful, affirming environments across every level of care.

🎤 You’ll hear from Josef Burwell, MS, PA-C—one of the speakers in this program—a nationally recognized educator with over 30 years in medicine and extensive experience supporting and advancing transgender healthcare. In this video, join Josef as he introduces himself!

Ready to join us?
📅 June 9
⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM
💻 Live Webinar
🔗 piedmontahec.org/courses-and-events/77293

Let’s move beyond awareness together, and take meaningful steps toward better care for all!

Program evaluation doesn’t just measure success—it helps create it.

In this video, Breyana Davis, DrPH, MPH, walks through how evaluation strengthens public health at every stage of a program.

She explains why evaluation shouldn’t wait until the end. When we integrate evaluative thinking from the very beginning—during planning, recruitment, communication, and implementation—we gain better insights into participant experience, program effectiveness, and overall impact. This information helps us advocate for resources, refine programs, and drive meaningful quality improvement across agencies and organizations.

If you’re ready to bring this holistic approach into your own practice, don’t miss:

Introduction to Evaluation
April 9 | 10 am–12 pm

👉 Register now to deepen your understanding and strengthen your public health impact: https://www.piedmontahec.org/courses-and-events/77100/introduction-to-evaluation

Strong project management isn’t just helpful in public health—it’s essential!

Lori A. Evarts, MPH, PMP, CPH, MBTI, joins us to share three foundational tips that every public health professional can use to strengthen their work, lead teams more effectively, and achieve better outcomes.

She emphasizes the importance of effective leadership—starting with strong listening skills, the ability to support others without micromanaging, and the capacity to shift easily between details and big picture strategy. In public health, where programs are complex and stakes are high, this balance helps teams stay grounded, focused, and aligned.

If you're ready to deepen your project management skills and apply them to real public health challenges, join us for:

Best Practices for Successful Project Management
April 7, 2026 | 1 PM – 3 PM

👉 Register now to build the project management skills that elevate your work: https://www.piedmontahec.org/courses-and-events/77099/best-practices-for-successful-project-management