The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is a leader in healthcare practice, education, innovation and research, and is the home of UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC and UNC Asheville-UNC Gillings Master of Public Health (MPH) Program. 

Located in Asheville, MAHEC serves a 16-county region in Western North Carolina. We are the largest Area Health Education Center in North Carolina, which evolved to address national and state concerns with the supply, retention and quality of health professionals. 

MAHEC provides patient care at nine Family Health Centers, two Ob/Gyn Specialists and two Dental Health Centers across the region. We are the only high-risk obstetrics practice in the region and a safety net provider.

Our health professions education creates a pipeline of quality healthcare professionals from inspiring health careers in high school to providing clinical and professional training through undergraduate internships, allied health programs, medical school, residency programs, rural and specialty fellowships, and continuing medical and health education for thousands of participants annually.

View open positions at mahec.net/careers.

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Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC

William Hathaway

Shannon J.

Rebecca Bernstein M.D.

Rachel Bemis

Graham Custar M.D.

Evan Richardson

Zach Levin

Anne McClintic

Jeff Pigg

Cindy Ireland

The Leadership Team at MAHEC is responsible for strategically guiding the organization to fulfill its mission of improving healthcare access and quality in Western North Carolina. This team oversees operational efficiency, talent development, financial sustainability, and overall organizational effectiveness, ensuring that MAHEC continues to lead in health education, patient care, and community health initiatives. By fostering collaboration across departments, the Leadership Team drives innovation and supports the development of a skilled healthcare workforce.

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