General About the Organization/Mission
Mission: MAHEC’s mission is to train the next generation of healthcare professionals for Western North Carolina through quality healthcare, innovative education, and best practice models that can be replicated nationally.
Values Statement:
We value Excellence, Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration.
We represent these values through:
Quality Education, Innovative Ideas, Compassionate Care,
Community Partnerships, and Professional Standards
MAHEC is part of the North Carolina Area Health and Education Center system which serves to link academic institutions and communities. The AHEC systems focuses on providing health services to underserved populations.
Basic Info
| Type of Organization | Non-profit |
| Website | http://mahec.net/ |
| Primary Contact |
Multiple Campuses and Locations |
| Social Media |
Issues of Focus
- Family health care
- Ob-Gyn care
- Dental services
- Geriatric healthcare
- Medical training
History of Organization
MAHEC was established in 1974 and serves as the largest Area Health and Education Center in the North Carolina system. The function of MAHEC is to address concerns regarding the supply and retention of quality healthcare professionals within the region. MAHEC serves a sixteen county region in Western North Carolina.
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AHEC Service Areas
Programs and Projects
- Continuous Health Improvement Process
- Center for Healthy Aging
- Center for Quality Improvement
- Center for Research
- Library and Knowledge Services provides customized medical research
- Staff, faculty and graduates are key resources to 16 hospitals in WNC
Partners and Frequent Collaborators
Future Developments for This Wiki
Further development of MAHEC's community ties and information on how the training program interfaces with regional food security efforts.
