Eastern AHEC is an organization devoted to improving the health and health care of the residents of Eastern North Carolina. In every sense of the word, we are here to serve. We devote considerable time and effort looking to maximize synergistic relationships with other organizations whose mission it is to serve people who live in our region. We are a part of the North Carolina AHEC program.

Eastern AHEC is administratively and functionally divided by disciplines. You will see our web pages presented similarly. Our continuing education calendar is readily accessible and the search engine allows you to easily and efficiently search the entire web site.

Please do not hesitate to e-mail or call if you have questions regarding anything you see on our website or regarding any of the continuing education programs that are offered. We welcome your suggestions.

Stephen E. Willis, MD
Executive Director, Eastern AHEC

Administration and Contact Information

Bobbie J. Bonnet, BSN, Quality Improvement Consultant

Alan Branigan, MA, MAEd, Director, Educational Support Services

Helen M. Brinson, RN, MSN, Director, Nursing Education

John Early, BS, Director, IT Services

Dawn N. Grant, MPH, Director, Allied Health,
Public Health, Dental Health and Health Careers &
Workforce Diversity

David R. Kennedy, Chief Financial Officer

Elizabeth Ketterman, MLS, Director, Library Sciences

Dionne Knapp, PharmD
Director, Pharmacy Education

Debbie Ramey, MAEd, Deputy Director
Director, Office of Regional Primary Care Education

Debbie Caton Rogers, MA Director, Mental Health Education

Mary C. Valand, ACSW, MSW
Director, Continuing Medical Education

Stephen E. Willis, MD

Eastern Area
Health Education Center
2000 Venture Tower Drive
PO Box 7224
Greenville, NC 27835-7224