Program Information

This ECHO program meets regularly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 12pm ET / 9am PT.

Please note: Participants are automatically enrolled in the entire series to gain access to individual sessions. However, attendance for the rest of the program is not mandatory.

If you have questions or need technical assistance, please submit a ticket to our Support Center and a representative from our team will respond as soon as possible.

The Weitzman ECHO Complex Integrated Pediatrics connects primary care medical and behavioral health providers nationally with a multidisciplinary team of experts and specialists in complex pediatric care. The Complex Integrated Pediatrics clinic uses twice-monthly videoconferencing sessions to explore a variety of medical and behavioral health topics designed to improve the quality of care and clinical outcomes for rural and underserved children and adolescents. Experts from Community Health Center, Inc., the School-Based Health Alliance, the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, and rotating guest specialists present on key issues and provide recommendations on challenging cases posed by participants. The clinic is designed to emphasize the integration and collaboration between medical and behavioral health providers, reducing variations in care. Participants develop new clinical competencies and confidence with complex pediatric cases. The 10-month curriculum addresses topics such as RSV, substance use, anxiety, obesity, vaccines, and trauma-informed care. 

Acknowledgement of Support

Weitzman Institute is pleased to announce that this ECHO is being offered as part of the Telehealth Technology-Enabled Learning Program (TTELP) in order to improve rural health outcomes. This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $475,000 with 100% funded by HRSA/HHS and 0% funded by nongovernment sources. The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Target Audience

This activity is appropriate for the following audiences:

• Primary care providers (MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs)
• Behavioral health providers (Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Therapists)
• Nurses
• Other members of the care team

Learning Objectives

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

• Effectively promote integrated care to better manage common conditions, including anxiety and depression, that require coordination of care between medical and behavioral health.
• Employ best practices in the screening, treatment, and management of conditions requiring medical specialty care, such as asthma and obesity.
• Use evidence-based techniques in the screening, treatment, and management of common behavioral health conditions, including substance use disorders. 
• Practice evidence-based prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, including vaccine schedules and skills to address vaccine hesitancy.
• Apply stigma-reducing care to special populations. 
• Utilize a strengths-based framework that acknowledges the impact of trauma and supports healthy lifestyle practices for children and families. 

AMA Designation Statement

Moses/Weitzman Health System Inc. designates this Live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.