North Alabama AHEC

Big congrats to Coronda Orr who serves the residents of North Lawrence county diligently and humbly!

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In 2024, Alabama had the sixth-highest rate of Alzheimer’s-related deaths in the country.

“Alzheimer’s disease has touched far too many families, including people I care deeply about,” Miller Gorrie said in a statement. “Supporting UAB’s work is my way of honoring those journeys and helping move us closer to better treatments, more hope and, one day, a cure.”

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New Facility Expands Access to Health Care Through AAMU-Huntsville Hospital Partnership - Alabama A&M University

New Facility Expands Access to Health Care Through AAMU-Huntsville Hospital Partnership - Alabama A&M University North Huntsville residents now have a new front door to health care. Alabama A&M University leaders joined Huntsville Hospital officials, elected representatives and community stakeholders Tuesday to celebrate the opening of Physician Care North Huntsville, the first primary care facility in North H...

Are you a member of the Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama? If so, please join North Alabama AHEC and Dr. Jose Rubio for a complimentary, virtual (Zoom) LUPUS education session presented by Dr. Jose Rubio, MD on June 20, 9:00a.m.-10:30a.m. NPAA will be providing CEUs for this educational session.

Participants will learn how to identify signs and symptoms of lupus and what to do if lupus is suspected.

Register at: www.npalliancealabama.org

Dr. Rubio is a staff physician at The Lupus Clinic. He is also an Assistant Professor in the Division of Rheumatology and Immunology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

This project is awarded through and (the presentation provided by): AMERICAN COLLEGE of RHEUMATOLOGY
Empowering Rheumatology Professionals

(This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $7.5 million over 5 years with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.)

Join us on June 20th as Dr. Jose Rubio Mosquera, M.D., FACP, presents Building Connections Between Healthcare Providers and Improving the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lupus.

Learn how to recognize lupus symptoms, identify referral red flags, and understand current treatment approaches to improve patient outcomes.

📅 June 20 | ⏰ 9:00 AM | 💻 Zoom
Register at https://npalliancealabama.org/Events

An unfortunate but needed forum. Scheduled for tomorrow 6/9/26

Tuesday June 9, 2026
Time: 12:15 - 1:30 PM (CT) Measles: An Urgent Call to Action for Child Health Providers Live Webcast Conference

Vaccine hesitancy and measles are both on the rise. Federal policies have mirrored increasing public distrust of vaccinations and have created confusion among families of small children. More and more parents are refusing vaccinations at the point of care, creating threats to herd immunity and public health in general. As of February 21, the CDC has reported 982 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S., with states around Alabama reporting rising cases.

Register for the upcoming live webcast: Measles: An Urgent Call to Action for Child Health Providers.

Objectives
1. Describe the key epidemiologic drivers behind recent measles outbreaks, including declining vaccination rates, misinformation, global travel patterns, and gaps in community immunity.
2. Explain the clinical presentation and complications of measles in children.
3. Assess the broader public health consequences of measles outbreaks, including strain on health systems, school and childcare disruptions, and risks to vulnerable populations.
4. Identify evidence-based prevention strategies, including MMR vaccination, community engagement, and effective communication approaches to address vaccine hesitancy.

Conference Details
CME Accreditation: Children’s of Alabama designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama through the joint providership of Children’s of Alabama and the Alabama Chapter of the AAP. Children’s of Alabama is accredited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama to provide accredited continuing education for physicians. Continuing Education: 1.25 hours approved for social workers.

Target Audience: Physicians, immunization program managers, emergency preparedness directors, nurses, social workers, academia, immunization providers (pediatricians, family doctors, obstetricians, pharmacists)
This program will be broadcast on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. (Central Time).

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!

📢 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.