November 2022
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The ECHO Idaho Newsletter
It is with honor and enthusiasm that I write this message, my first formal communication as ECHO Idaho’s director and newest staff member. I first learned about ECHO Idaho while serving as the State Director of Student Engagement and Safety Coordination with Idaho State Department of Education. I was impressed with ECHO Idaho’s approach to supporting continuing education then and my vision for a broader application of the ECHO model continues as I take on this new role. My bio is up on the staff webpage, but a few things that don’t show up there: I’m approachable, interested in getting to know you and looking forward to supporting ECHO Idaho’s expansion. In 2023, we’re aiming to launch several new series: Adolescent Substance Use Disorder, Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, and Geriatric Care. If you’d like to know more, please reach out to us at echoidaho@uidaho. edu or call 208-364-4072.
made, and continues to make, my transition into this position seamless and supported. •
Congratulations to panelist Julie Wittman of Lewiston and participant Dr. Neil Ragan of Pocatello for being selected by the Idaho Rural Health Care Association as Idaho Rural Health Heroes. ECHO Idaho is proud to have nominated you both for this welldeserved award. Thank you for improving patient lives in your community.
From all of us at ECHO Idaho, we wish you a restful Thanksgiving holiday.
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A huge thank you to Katy Rodgers (formerly Palmer) for serving as ECHO’s interim director since June. She has
Eric Studebaker Director, ECHO Idaho
Pediatric Autism STAT and Quality Improvement Cohort The diagnostic Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children (STAT) is a specialty screening method that can help qualified health care professionals diagnose autism in young children. ECHO Idaho has teamed up with Missouri’s Project ECHO Autism to bring Idaho MDs, DOs, NPs and PAs the opportunity to receive their STAT certification training for free as part of a new quality improvement project. Details and requirements are available on our website. Registration is open, and space is limited, so sign up today!
We’ve got a number of opportunities in the coming months for eligible healthcare professionals to earn ethics credits, including: •
The Ethics of Gift-Giving with Patients
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Ethical Considerations for Peer Support Specialists Thursday, Mar. 2, 2023 Noon to 1 p.m. Mountain time Add to Calendar
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Julie Wittman, Ph.D., BCBA, Parent Advocate, Lewiston and panelist for ECHO Idaho’s Pediatric Autism series
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Neil Ragan, M.D., Health West, Pocatello
Congratulations, Julie and Neil. Thanks for everything you do to support the health of Idaho.
Earn Ethics Credits and APA Credits with ECHO Idaho We’ve got a number of opportunities in the coming months for eligible healthcare professionals to earn ethics credits, including:
The Ethics Behind the Treatment of SUDs within the Criminal Justice System Thursday, June 15, 2023 Noon to 1 p.m. Mountain time Add to Calendar
Idaho Rural Health Heroes The Idaho Rural Health Care Association recently announced the winners of the 2022 Idaho Rural Health Heroes Award. Among this year’s Rural Health Heroes were two of ECHO Idaho’s nominees:
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 Noon to 1 p.m. Mountain time Add to Calendar
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The Ethics of Treating Adolescents Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 Noon to 1 p.m. Mountain time Add to Calendar
We’re also excited to announce that beginning in 2023, psychologists can earn APA credits through live participation in our Counseling Techniques for Substance Use Disorders series (APA credit is already available through Behavioral Health in Primary Care).
In the News Idaho Virtual Health Care Education Resource Celebrates 500 Sessions Daily Fly, October 19, 2022 - Project ECHO Idaho will reach its 500th session today, educating 3,542 healthcare workers since 2018. Read the article.
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Behavioral Health in Primary Care
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Counseling Techniques for Substance Use Disorders COVID-19 and Other Current Infections
Opioids, Pain and Substance Use Disorders
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Pediatric Autism
Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (MOUD)
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Viral Hepatitis and Liver Care
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X-Waiver Training
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