New initiatives in allied health in North Carolina.
In addition to providing a well-prepared and diverse workforce of allied health professionals, North Carolina universities are helping to improve access to care and outreach to underserved communities. This commentary will discuss workforce preparation initiatives and innovations that help all North Carolinians access timely and high-quality services.
Corresponding author: College of Allied Health Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA. thomass@ecu.edu.
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