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MMAE

NATIONAL HEALTH & The Mecklenburg Medical Alliance & Endowment (MMAE)
WELLNESS OBSERVANCES applauds the historic collaboration between Carolinas
HealthCare System and Novant Health to improve access
APRIL 2017 to health care for underserved communities in Charlotte.

Alcohol Awareness Month n Autism Awareness Month In keeping with our mission of building a healthier
Cancer Control Month n Child Abuse Prevention Month community, we want to be a part of that effort.

Counseling Awareness Month n Donate Life Month As part of a strategic plan, the MMAE Board developed
Minority Health & Health Disparities Month a new vision statement:

Occupational Therapy Month n Sexual Assault Awareness Month “Mecklenburg County residents are inspired
Stress Awareness Month n Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month and equipped to maintain good health.”

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month See what’s happening mmaeonline.com
on our social sites!
April 3-9: Public Health Week
April 6: Alcohol Screening Day Save the Date!
April 7: World Health Day MMAE Annual Meeting
April 16: Healthcare Decisions Day and Grant Presentations

April 26-May 3: Infant Immunization Week Wednesday, May 17
April 24-30: Medical Fitness Week Quail Hollow Club Pavilion

CHARLOTTE AHEC COURSE OFFERINGS Ggoreineng

Charlotte AHEC is part of the N.C. Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program First step:
and Carolinas Health Care System.
Opt out of the printed version of
APRIL 2017 Mecklenburg Medicine Magazine

4/3 2017 National Council Conference Each issue is posted to the MCMS website in an interactive format. OPT OUT of the
4/8 UNC Eye Symposium printed version and enjoy all articles and information online at www.meckmed.org.
4/8 Updates in Hematopathology
4 /20-21 2nd Biannual Carolinas Accreditation Update Conference (EMTALA) To opt out, email us at meckmed@meckmed.org. Include your name as it
Ongoing Communication in Health Care: 4-hr. basic communication course appears on the mailing label and the words “opt out”.
Varies Communication in Health Care: Train the Trainer Course
Varies University of Colorado: Excellence in Communication Thank you!
Online Protecting Your Patients From Air Pollution
Online DOT Medical Examiners Course
Online Risk Management: Patient Identification
Online Social Media: Risks & Benefits for Physicians
Online Prevention and Management of Concussion/Mild Traumatic

Brain Injury
Online Motor Vehicle Crash Victims
Online MTAC Trauma Modules
Online Get the 4-1-1: Everything Primary Care Providers Should Know

About Parent Training in Behavior Therapy While Working With
Families With Young Children With ADHD
Online Electronic Medical Record on Trial (Risk Management)

For more information or to register for these courses, call 704-512-6523
or visit www.charlotteahec.org.

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