Southern Regional AHEC

Southern Regional AHEC is a medical clinic in Fayetteville, NC, serving patients across Cumberland County and surrounding areas through its Family Medicine Center. The clinic provides comprehensive primary care for individuals and families, including prenatal care, chronic disease management, and preventive services, with a focus on patient-centered healing. It operates as part of the Duke AHEC Program and supports the region’s health workforce through its family medicine residency program, which trains eight new physicians annually. The clinic also offers on-site behavioral health therapy, osteopathic manipulation treatment, pharmacist-led care coordination, and a dedicated care team to support transitions of care. It serves practices in Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Mecklenburg, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland counties through free practice support services, including training in the collaborative care model and Medicaid managed care education.

The clinic is deeply integrated into the regional health ecosystem, functioning as a hub for continuing education and workforce development. It hosts the first family medicine residency program in Fayetteville and has trained over 250 physicians since 1974, with nearly half remaining to practice in the nine-county region. The Southern Regional AHEC Library provides technical medical information and research support to health professionals, students, and affiliated institutions, with services available on-site or remotely through its digital portal. The clinic participates in the Making Care Primary model and offers online patient access to health records and appointment management.

Located on Owen Drive, the clinic sits just 0.1 miles from the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Heliport and is within a short distance of Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, the Fayetteville Ambulatory Surgery Center, and Cape Fear Valley Employee Health. Its proximity to major healthcare facilities underscores its role in a coordinated regional care network.

With a long-standing presence since 1974 and a large base of customer reviews, Southern Regional AHEC is recognized for its enduring commitment to improving healthcare access and quality in eastern North Carolina. The clinic stands as a vital resource in Fayetteville, advancing both clinical care and the development of the local medical workforce.

Services:

• Continuing Professional Development for Healthcare Professionals
• Education Resources
• Family Medicine Residency Program Recruitment and Support
• Integrated Medical and Behavioral Health Care Model Implementation
• Practice Support Services