Calendar of Events

Webinar: Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World EGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Substance use is a reality in every community. Possibly you or someone in your life has beenimpacted by the challenges of substance use and addiction. This course identifies commonsubstances, addiction development, and their impact on families and communities. The focusis on the older adult population regarding identification, safety, treatment, and recovery. This is a free […]

Free

Webinar: Not AS Prescribed: Effects of Medication Misuse EGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Did you know misuse of medications is a growing problem in older adults? This course will reviewhow the aging process can lead to unintentional misuse and adverse changes to the brain. Here,we will discuss interventions and methods available to support the reduction of this evolvingconcern. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya […]

Free

Women’s Health Awareness 2024

MAHEC Education Building 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Over the past decade, The Women’s Health Awareness (WHA) Community Engagement Program has organized an annual conference for women living in Durham, North Carolina, and the surrounding areas. This FREE event provides health and environmental health education, screenings, advocacy, and services to attending participants. Issues covered in the conference often change annually and are typically […]

Person County’s Fam Fest

Huck Sansbury Recreation Complex 425 Long Ave, Roxboro, North Carolina, United States

This is an opportunity for the community to gather and learn about Person County's community resources and wellness options with vendors of community partners/providers/resources.

Webinar: Hoarding Disorder: Hidden Secrets – WGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Have you ever had a secret you were too embarrassed to share? Those who hoard may not disclose symptoms due to potential embarrassment, judgment, and ridicule. This presentation will explore causes, […]

Free

The Many Uses of Antidepressant Medications – WGAMHST

Jackson County Senior Center 100 County Services Park Drive, Sylva, NC, United States

This is a free in-person event at Jackson County Senior Center, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Antidepressants treat depression, but did you realize there are other uses for this medication? This course will examine the traditional use of antidepressant medications, potential side […]

Free
Virtual Event

CFAC Meeting – Region 2 (Hybrid)

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 2 Counties: Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Transylvania, Yancey Sign up to make public comment by emailing your name, county of residence, and subject matter to cfac@vayahealth.com or call any CFAC support staff (1-800-893-6246). Meeting connection:Phone: 1-828-552-4129 Conference ID: 454 223 699#200 Ridgefield Court - Suite 218, Asheville, NC 28806

Webinar: Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World EGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Substance use is a reality in every community. Possibly you or someone in your life has beenimpacted by the challenges of substance use and addiction. This course identifies commonsubstances, addiction development, and their impact on families and communities. The focusis on the older adult population regarding identification, safety, treatment, and recovery. This is a free […]

Free

Webinar: Not As Prescribed: Effects of Medication Misuse

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Did you know misuse of medications is a growing problem in older adults? This course will reviewhow the aging process can lead to unintentional misuse and adverse changes to the brain. Here,we will discuss interventions and methods available to support the reduction of this evolvingconcern. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya […]

Free
Virtual Event

CFAC Meeting – Region 4 (Hybrid)

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 4 Counties: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Franklin, Granville, Person, Stokes, Vance Sign up to make public comment by emailing your name, county of residence, and subject matter to cfac@vayahealth.com or call any CFAC support staff (1-800-893-6246). Meeting connection:Phone: 1-828-552-4129 Conference ID: 589 792 236#2929 Crouse Lane, Suite B, Burlington, NC 27215