The first Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health Project ECHO will take place virtually starting January 28th, 2025, and will continue on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (EST) through May 27th.
Topics to be addressed will include an overview of Social Determinants of Health (SDoH), how SDoH impacts infectious diseases, social and behavioral health; perinatal health and substance use disorders.
In the event you are interested but are unavailable to attend any one or more of the programs within the Project ECHO series, please note that a recording of each program will be made available to those who have completed the registration process.
To learn more and register, please visit: Project ECHO - SVSU
What is Project Echo?
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a guided-practice model that aims to increase workforce capacity by sharing knowledge. Specialists/experts at the “hub” site meet regularly with healthcare providers and healthcare team members from communities via video conferencing to provide support with the delivery of specialty care services. It has been described as a type of “virtual grand rounds”.
Why Consider Attending?
The ECHO model, developed at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, provides front-line clinicians and healthcare staff with the knowledge and support they need to manage patients with complex conditions within their community. It also helps ensure that all providers are up-to-date on the latest treatment and patient support options available. This dramatically increases access to high-quality, specialty treatment, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Using simple video conferencing technology, healthcare professionals will receive:
- Free continuing education credit from MidMichigan Health, Saginaw Valley State University, and Mid-State Health Network;
- An opportunity to present actual patient cases (in a de-identified format) and receive expert feedback;
- Access to a virtual learning community as well as treatment guidelines, supporting toolkits, and patient resources.
Who Should Attend?
This learning opportunity is designed for members of the healthcare workforce (providers, allied health professionals, nurses, social workers, peer recovery coaches/specialists, administrators, etc.) as well as students with an interest in program topics.