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 Project Management Team at MAHEC is responsible for coordinating and overseeing various health education and service initiatives across the region. This team's key roles include managing project timelines, evaluating program outcomes, and ensuring that resources are effectively allocated to enhance the delivery of healthcare education and services. By collaborating with various stakeholders, the team aims to streamline operations and improve health outcomes in Western North Carolina.

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