Program Information

This activity starts on October 16, 2026 and meets the first and third Friday of every month from 9-10 a.m. PT / 12-1 p.m. ET, with the following exceptions: no session will be held on January 1 or July 2 due to the holidays, and the last session of the series will take place on July 30, the fifth Friday of the month.

Weitzman ECHO Prenatal and Maternal Health—designed for primary care clinicians—connects medical providers, behavioral health providers, and care team members with a multidisciplinary team of experts and specialists in prenatal and maternal care. At each session, subject-matter experts provide guidance from a multidisciplinary team approach to address patients' complex health needs during the perinatal period.

This ECHO is a no-cost 18-session series that uses twice-monthly videoconferencing sessions to explore a variety of topics designed to improve quality of care and clinical outcomes for underserved populations. Providers and care team members working in primary care settings (especially FQHCs and other safety net settings) are encouraged to join. CME, CNE, CPE, and CEU credits will be provided for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates/assistants, nurses, and pharmacists, among others, by Moses/Weitzman Health System Inc., an accredited provider through Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

Acknowledgement of Support

Weitzman Institute is pleased to announce that this ECHO is being offered as part of the Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program (TCLP) to improve retention of health care providers and increase access to health care services in rural areas, frontier areas, health professional shortage areas, or medically underserved areas and for medically underserved populations or Native Americans.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for this TCLP project. The award provides 100% of total costs and totals $475,000.00. The contents are those of the author. They may not reflect the policies of HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Target Audience

This activity is appropriate for the following audiences:

• Primary care providers (MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, CNMs, CMs)
• Behavioral health providers (Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Therapists)
• Nurses
• Pharmacists
• Clinical Lactation Consultants
• Doulas
• Other members of the care team

Learning Objectives

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

1. Apply respectful care practices that are patient-centered to improve engagement in care and health outcomes.
2. Interpret prenatal and maternal health guidelines to provide tailored counseling and support shared decision-making.
3. Differentiate mental health conditions in the perinatal period using symptoms and screening results to guide appropriate treatment.
4. Counsel patients on the risks and benefits of health-related behaviors, such as sleep, nutrition, and substance use.
5. Develop treatment plans for medical and behavioral health conditions for perinatal patients in the primary care setting.
6. Adjust medication management strategies to align with the patient's needs before, during, and after pregnancy.
7. Connect pregnant and postpartum patients with resources and services to address challenges related to food security, transportation, insurance, and other social needs.

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 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 which make this model unique and provides 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 a 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, nurses, or other members of the care team are welcome to join and register.

When do sessions occur? This ECHO will occur on Friday's for one hour. Our kickoff session will occur on October 16th, and sessions will occur every 1st and 3rd Friday from 9-10am PT / 12-1pm ET.

What level of participation is expected? Prenatal and Maternal Health ECHO consists of 18 sessions. ECHO participants are expected to:

• Attend at least 75% 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 instructions on how to join the live session, follow these Step-by-step instructions: Entering a Live Session.

How do I sign up to share a case? You can reserve your spot to share a case during the ECHO series by following this link: Prenatal and Maternal Health ECHO Case Sign-Up. Once you sign up, the program specialist will send you a calendar hold.

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

How do I sign up? Register now by clicking on the "Register" tab at the top right of this page. After you complete registration, we will follow up with onboarding materials so you can join the program. If you have any questions regarding registration or the ECHO program, please contact Destanei Hargrove, Education Program Specialist, at [email protected].

AMA Designation Statement

Moses/Weitzman Health System Inc. designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.