Program Information

This program is designed to connect providers to a community of peers and subject-matter experts from Ohio University and across the state to address patients’ complex health needs related to women’s health using a multidisciplinary team approach. All medical providers, behavioral providers, and care team members working in primary care settings (especially in Federally Qualified Health Centers) are encouraged to join and participate.

This activity meets on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 12-1pm ET.

Acknowledgement of Support

The Improving Women's Health in Primary Care ECHO Program for Ohio is supported by the Centene Corporation and Buckeye Health Plan.

Target Audience

This activity is appropriate for the following audiences:

• Social Workers
• Psychologists
• Medical Providers (MDs, DOs, NPs)
• Physician Assistants
• Nurses
• Therapists
• Other care team members

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to do the following:

• Connect patients with services to address social determinants of health to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities.
• Utilize best and promising practice approaches to enhance the coordination of care between settings.
• Apply evidence-based practices to effectively treat and counsel patients throughout the spectrum of sexual and reproductive health care.
• Better facilitate and improve behavioral health approaches, medication management, and other lifestyle practices for women’s mental health.
• Demonstrate evidence-based approaches to prevention and screening for conditions that disproportionally affect women.
• Enhance treatment strategies for medical conditions across the lifespan.

FAQs

What is Project ECHO®? Project ECHO® was developed by Sanjeev Arora, MD, at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and is a collaborative model of medical education and care management that helps improve clinicians' knowledge and skills to improve patient care. ECHOs are designed to be a longer-term continuing education programs to create a virtual community for providers and care team members to connect and learn from leading experts and receive guidance from peers and experts. This ECHO learning community provides mentorship and peer support, making this model unique and providing long-lasting impact beyond typical e-learning styles. Weitzman ECHO clinics are specifically designed to meet the needs of safety net primary care providers and their communities like providers practicing in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). 

How is each ECHO session structured? Each ECHO session consists of a didactic presentation by the ECHO's expert faculty and real patient case discussion presented by participating providers. During each ECHO session, participants learn skills and receive clinical pearls from the expert faculty didactic presentation and the case discussion and recommendations.

How much does it cost to participate? Enrollment is now open at no cost for the next curriculum year.

Who should participate? Primary care medical providers, behavioral health providers, or care team members who work in Ohio (or in an Appalachian region in a bordering state) are welcome to join and register.

When do sessions occur? This Project ECHO will occur twice monthly for one hour. Our kickoff session for the aging module will occur on December 14, 2023, and sessions will occur every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 12pm to 1pm ET.  

What level of participation is expected? Women's Health ECHO consists of 24 sessions in total. ECHO participants are expected to:

• Attend at least 50% of sessions
• Complete pre- and post- surveys
• Submit at least one case for recommendations
• Share webcams, when available
• Engage during peer case discussion

How do I join the live sessions? Do I need any special equipment? Weitzman ECHO sessions are held virtually using the Weitzman Education Platform and Zoom Video Conferencing. Access is available on any computer with an internet connection. For instruction on how to how to join the live session, follow these Step-by-step instructions: Entering a Live Session.

How do I claim credit and download my CE/CME certificate? After the live session is completed, the session evaluation will be available right in the platform. Once you complete the session evaluation, you will be able to claim your credits and download your certificate.

For additional questions about this ECHO program, please contact Coralie Arango, Education Specialist, at arangoc@mwhs1.com