Events
The Center for Health Disparities strives to develop partnerships and collaborations with community-based organizations involved in improving health; assist community- and faith-based organizations in their health projects; and disseminate health information to disparities communities. The partnerships and relationships developed are founded on trust, which helps integrate research into community service.
2025 Rural Health Symposium
University®, ECU Health Foundation, and Eastern AHEC Department of Nursing and Allied Health Education, in association
with the Eastern Area Health Education Center
About the Program:
Rural areas present a number of challenges for both providers and families in managing and accessing healthcare. This multidisciplinary conference focuses on innovative and collaborative efforts to provide better care to areas with limited resources, exploring community, business and leadership models.
Who Should Attend:
This conference has been planned for Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Dentists, Nurses, Health Educators, Emergency Management Services, Health Care Executives, and all healthcare professionals working with patients and their families in rural areas.
Registration:
Registration is online only and requires a current MyAHEC account. MyAHEC allows you to access handouts online, complete your program evaluation, download your certificate, check your education record, set marketing preferences, and more.
Please note registration closes one day before event at 12:00 pm
If you need help with online registration or other technical issues, please call our help desk at 252-744-5210 or email easternahec@ecu.edu
Summer Biomedical Research
