Challenges in accessing health care for new immigrant families in the Greater Portland area became acute during the pandemic, and still persist and need urgent attention. Maine Medical Center’s Preventive Medicine Enhancement for Maine program will continue its ProjectECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) series starting in October 2022, with a focus on Working with Community Health Workers for Improved Clinical Care. The focus of the sessions will expand to be directed at clinical caregivers. This monthly series successfully educated providers, community members, public health professionals and clinical teams on strategies to improve patient care for immigrant communities in Maine. Presenters shared the lived experiences of disenfranchised populations, highlighted the role of community health workers (CHWs), and created a platform for meaningful dialogue.
The upcoming series will use the standard ECHO interactive format – brief didactics and case presentations on the second Tuesday of the month 12-1pm on zoom. We will utilize expertise from our community based organizations and local CHWs to address the following topics: community engagement, cultural context, language barriers and immigration status; Newborn and Child health services; Maternal Care; vaccinations and Immunizations; Cancer Screening; Mental Health; language and cultural barriers; managing inpatient and outpatient care transitions. To register, click here
Some upcoming ECHO series
Adult Neurology
4th Thursday of each month 7:30-8:30am
September 22, 2022 – May 25, 2023
ECHO Hub Team: Megan Selvitell, MD, Clifton Lewis, MD & Stephanie Hackett
Who should register: primary care providers who would like to learn more about treating neurologic disorders in their offices
Topics to include: migraines, dementia, management of first time seizures, sleep, stroke management
Registration Link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/8bc0e3b16fa44385b97436885b51cfe2
Clinical Research
4th Wednesday of each month 12:00 – 1:00pm
September 28, 2022 – June 28, 2023
ECHO Hub Team: Ivette Emery, PhD, Carrie Sullivan, Lisbeth Wierda & Meredith Oestreicher
Who should register: anyone who is interested in or currently conducting research as part of their clinical practice
Topics to include: practice-based research, grant application tips, funding opportunities, study designs and analysis, and how to obtain data from your EMR
Registration Link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/4da5afb9a1f74f1592234812a6251ee5
Transgender Healthcare
2nd Thursday of each month 8:00 – 9:00am
October 13, 2022 – May 11, 2023
ECHO Hub Team: Brock Libby, MD, Brandy Brown & Toni Eimicke
Who should register: MaineHealth primary care practioners and support staff who would like to learn more about supporting the medical, social and emotional health of trans patients in their offices
Registration Link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cb60313f7f8242f1bd2d64ae646a6d1c
Working with Community Health Workers for Improved Clinical Care
2nd Tuesday of each month 12:00 – 1:00pm
October 11, 2022 – May 9, 2023
ECHO Hub Team: Renee Wolff, MD, Tina Holt, MD & Marin Johnson
Who should register: clinical caregivers interested in strategies to improve patient care for immigrants under their care
For more information: please see attached document
Registration Link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/608e5abc85aa4488bf313ac2c82c8e70