{"id":7424,"date":"2022-08-19T11:43:04","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T16:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.une.edu\/research\/?p=7424"},"modified":"2022-08-19T11:43:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T16:43:05","slug":"projectecho-working-with-community-health-workers-for-improved-clinical-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.une.edu\/research\/projectecho-working-with-community-health-workers-for-improved-clinical-care\/","title":{"rendered":"ProjectECHO: Working with Community Health Workers for Improved Clinical Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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\u2019s 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.<\/strong>   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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The upcoming series will use the standard ECHO interactive format \u2013 brief didactics and case presentations on the second Tuesday of the month 12-1pm on zoom.\u00a0 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<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some upcoming ECHO series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adult Neurology<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th<\/sup> Thursday of each month 7:30-8:30am<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 22, 2022 \u2013 May 25, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECHO Hub Team: Megan Selvitell, MD, Clifton Lewis, MD & Stephanie Hackett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who should register: primary care providers who would like to learn more about treating neurologic disorders in their offices<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics to include: migraines, dementia, management of first time seizures, sleep, stroke management<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration Link: https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/8bc0e3b16fa44385b97436885b51cfe2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clinical Research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th<\/sup> Wednesday of each month 12:00 \u2013 1:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 28, 2022 \u2013 June 28, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECHO Hub Team: Ivette Emery, PhD, Carrie Sullivan, Lisbeth Wierda & Meredith Oestreicher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who should register: anyone who is interested in or currently conducting research as part of their clinical practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics to include: practice-based research, grant application tips, funding opportunities, study designs and analysis, and how to obtain data from your EMR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration Link: https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/4da5afb9a1f74f1592234812a6251ee5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Transgender Healthcare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd<\/sup> Thursday of each month 8:00 \u2013 9:00am<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 13, 2022 \u2013 May 11, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECHO Hub Team: Brock Libby, MD, Brandy Brown & Toni Eimicke<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration Link: https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/cb60313f7f8242f1bd2d64ae646a6d1c<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working with Community Health Workers for Improved Clinical Care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd<\/sup> Tuesday of each month 12:00 \u2013 1:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 11, 2022 \u2013 May 9, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECHO Hub Team: Renee Wolff, MD, Tina Holt, MD & Marin Johnson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who should register: clinical caregivers interested in strategies to improve patient care for immigrants under their care<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information: please see attached document<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration Link: https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/608e5abc85aa4488bf313ac2c82c8e70<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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