Piedmont AHEC is affiliated with the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC) program of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill.
Initiatives
We deliver quality activities and services that our customers and partners value.
Our Vision
We envision a state where every North Carolinian is healthy and supported by an appropriate and well-trained health workforce that reflects the communities it serves.
Our Values
Excellence
We deliver quality activities and services that our customers and partners value.
Improvement
We continuously innovate and improve our work.
Integrity
We act with fairness, transparency, and the highest level of ethics.
Collaboration
We value partnerships and support interprofessional approaches.
Story Spotlight
Recruitment and Retention: A Core Commitment at Piedmont AHEC
Recruitment and retention are critical components of a sustainable healthcare workforce, and they remain at the heart of Piedmont AHEC’s mission to support healthcare professionals across the eight-county Piedmont region of North Carolina. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the need to attract and retain skilled professionals is more urgent than ever—particularly in rural areas where shortages are most pronounced.
In recent years, the healthcare and public health workforce has experienced significant stress and transition. National data indicates that some local health departments are operating with staffing levels up to 80% below capacity. This alarming shortage not only affects service delivery but also places added strain on existing professionals, making long-term retention even more challenging.
The Piedmont AHEC Service Region
Serving Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Guilford, Montgomery, Orange, Randolph, and Rockingham counties.
