ECHO Idaho

📣 Our COVID-19 series returns August 24 📣 One week away!

Hear from our interdisciplinary expert panel (that all live and work in Idaho) on topics like variants, long-COVID, and pediatric and geriatric considerations.

For more information, including Zoom registration for first-time attendees 👉 https://www.uidaho.edu/.../echo/current-series/covid-19

In case you missed it, the August edition of ECHO Idaho's quarterly newsletter, Notes from the Chat, is now available on our website. Subscribe today to get our next issue sent straight to your inbox.
https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/wwami/echo/about-echo-idaho/news-stories/newsletter

In case you missed it, the August edition of ECHO Idaho's quarterly newsletter, Notes from the Chat, is now available on our website. Subscribe today to get our next issue sent straight to your inbox.
https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/wwami/echo/about-echo-idaho/news-stories/newsletter

We're back.

After a summer break, our COVID-19 series returns August 24, 2021.

Cut through the noise and get the most current, dependable information on COVID-19 in Idaho from our interdisciplinary panel of experts.

If you attended before, you're automatically enrolled. If you'd like to join us for the first time, registration is free 👉 https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/wwami/echo/current-series/covid-19

Join this week's Opioids, Pain and Substance Use Disorder series for a special training on how to bill and code patients with opioid use disorder, presented by VP of Education for the Association for Rural & Community Health Professional Coding, Gary Lucas, MSHI.

All Idaho healthcare professionals are welcome to attend, but please tell your office administrators, coders and billers - this is one session they won't want to miss!

Register now to receive the zoom link: https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/wwami/echo/register

Join this week's Opioids, Pain and Substance Use Disorder series for a special training on how to bill and code patients with opioid use disorder, presented by VP of Education for the Association for Rural & Community Health Professional Coding, Gary Lucas, MSHI.

All Idaho healthcare professionals are welcome to attend, but please tell your office administrators, coders and billers - this is one session they won't want to miss!

Register now to receive the zoom link: https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/wwami/echo/register

The sixth episode of ECHO Idaho's opioid focused podcast comes out this week and features LaDessa Foster, LCPC, MAC, NCC, Clinical Services Manager at BPA Health, Boise talking about the levels of care in substance use disorder treatment.

Like all "Something for the Pain" episodes, you can earn continuing ed by tuning in. Find it and follow us on your favorite podcast app or on our website 👉 https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/wwami/echo/podcast

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#postpartumdepressionrtum (PPD) is a common, but avoidable crisis for families and women.

Here’s a chance to refresh your PPD knowledge, help enhance patient care and support a Family Nurse Practitioner DNP student at Idaho State University with her capstone.

Watch this free, 30-minute recorded presentation to learn about screening, treatment, referral suggestions for Idaho and patient handouts.

Please share 👉👉 https://rb.gy/lzisre

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Proportion of Delta Variant Detected by the Idaho Bureau of Labs April 17 - July 19, 2021 http://ow.ly/4VQi50FKlUd

ECHO Idaho's newsletter is a great way to stay on top of everything we're up to, include MAT/x-waiver trainings and new staff.

You'll also be the first to know details about what series coming soon to ECHO Idaho. (Pediatric Autism . . . hint, hint!).

Subscribe today👉 https://rb.gy/rbwnmb

ECHO Idaho's newsletter is a great way to stay on top of everything we're up to, include MAT/x-waiver trainings and new staff.

You'll also be the first to know details about what series coming soon to ECHO Idaho. (Pediatric Autism . . . hint, hint!).

Subscribe today👉 https://rb.gy/rbwnmb

Because biopsychosocial dynamics are a priority in patient assessment, the importance of religion and spirituality in patient care can sometimes be overlooked by behavioral health providers.

Join ECHO Idaho's Behavioral Health in Primary Care this Wednesday, August 4, for a presentation by Jeremy Stockett, LCSW, St Lukes Clinic Psychiatric Wellness Svcs, on "Spirituality and Mental Health."

Register to receive the zoom link: https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/wwami/echo/register

Great news! Another episode of Something for the Pain is out. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or on the web: http://ow.ly/XIoP50Fx1js

Episode 4, "Harm Reduction and the Valley County Opioid Response Project," features Brenda Hoyt, APRN, of Raise the Bottom Addiction Treatment as well as Courtney Boyce (Drug Overdose Prevention Project coordinator) and Shelly Hitt (VCORP project manager) from Idaho's Central District Health.

Great news! Another episode of Something for the Pain is out. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or on the web: http://ow.ly/XIoP50Fx1js

Episode 4, "Harm Reduction and the Valley County Opioid Response Project," features Brenda Hoyt, APRN, of Raise the Bottom Addiction Treatment as well as Courtney Boyce (Drug Overdose Prevention Project coordinator) and Shelly Hitt (VCORP project manager) from Idaho's Central District Health.

Tomorrow, 7/28, is the finale session of our Perinatal Substance Use Disorder series.

Join Alyson Smith, MD, FASAM, Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine Specialist at Boulder Care for a presentation on "Postpartum Considerations: SUD Treatment, Recovery and Parenting." Register today, even if it's your first time: https://rb.gy/vw0t7w

If you've enjoyed our Perinatal Substance Use Disorder series, consider checking out some of our other ongoing CE/CME eligible series: https://rb.gy/tvawgl

Tomorrow, 7/28, is the finale session of our Perinatal Substance Use Disorder series.

Join Alyson Smith, MD, FASAM, Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine Specialist at Boulder Care for a presentation on "Postpartum Considerations: SUD Treatment, Recovery and Parenting." Register today, even if it's your first time: https://rb.gy/vw0t7w

If you've enjoyed our Perinatal Substance Use Disorder series, consider checking out some of our other ongoing CE/CME eligible series: https://rb.gy/tvawgl

More than 1/3 of people who die by su***de had contact with their P*P the month prior. On Thursday, July 29, the Idaho FORM Project will provide a free virtual QPR su***de prevention training and Idaho’s healthcare workforce is invited to attend.

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) provides training on su***de warning signs, how to approach the topic of su***de with someone and how to refer to the appropriate resources. These courses typically cost $30 so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!

The session will be taught by Kaniksu Health Services Behavioral Health Dir. Gina Beck, LMSW.
Sign up: http://tinyurl.com/QPRSignUpBF or email: [email protected]

When not in the office, ECHO staff have been hitting the trails. Program Manager Karley (10k) and Director Lachelle (50k) have both reached new long-distance running goals this summer. Congratulations!

ECHO Idaho staff recently paid an in-person visit to our friends at the Latah Recovery Center in Moscow, ID. LRC offers peer support and recovery services to people living with behavioral health and substance use disorders.

Thanks for all the work you do and for supporting ECHO Idaho!

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Join us this Thursday, 7/22, at Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Health Hospital's ECT Open House.

Stop by to learn about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), meet the doctors and nurses, tour the ECT suite and enjoy appetizers and refreshments.

2131 S. Bonito Way, Meridian, 4-7pm. https://rb.gy/qkcgkz

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This Wednesday, 7/21, psychologist Helen Napier, PhD, Saint Alphonsus Pain and Spine Clinic, and her fibromyalgia patient will co-present in our Behavioral Health in Primary Care series.

If you're interested in a pain psychology approach to #fibromyalgia or psychiatric manifestations of chronic pain, don’t miss it!

This is a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge about fibromyalgia treatment from a behavioral health perspective . . . while also earning free CE/CME. Sign up today for the Zoom link 👉https://rb.gy/vw0t7w

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ECHO Idaho is currently seeking input for a new behavioral health-focused series and we want to hear from YOU, the experts!

If you've got three minutes and work in the #behavioralheath field, please take this quick survey! Your effort helps us design series that are made for Idaho, by #Idaho.

Link 👉 https://uidaho.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bBeEAlW19iou3Vs

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Last week, ECHO Idaho's Dir. Lachelle Smith paid a visit to the most remote critical access hospital in the lower 48 - Steele Memorial Medical Center in beautiful Salmon, ID.

ECHO Idaho serves Idaho’s remote communities by empowering healthcare professionals to treat complex diseases with specialist-level expertise. Thanks for having us, Steele Memorial!

Last week, ECHO Idaho's Dir. Lachelle Smith paid a visit to the most remote critical access hospital in the lower 48 - Steele Memorial Medical Center in beautiful Salmon, ID.

ECHO Idaho serves Idaho’s remote communities by empowering healthcare professionals to treat complex diseases with specialist-level expertise. Thanks for having us, Steele Memorial!

This Thursday, 7/1, Scott Jones, Chapter Manager, The Phoenix - Boise, will talk about the "Role of Peer Recovery Specialists" in our Counseling Techniques for #substanceusedisorder series.

If you are a bachelor or master-level #counselor, #recoverycoach, or #casemanager in Idaho, this is designed for you!

Join us over lunch and claim free CE/CME after the session. Register to get the Zoom link 👉 https://rb.gy/vw0t7w

This Wednesday, 7/14, Dr. Nicole Fox is presenting a popular didactic lecture: Ma*****na Use in the Perinatal Period.

With #ma*****na legalization prevalent in surrounding states, Idaho's pregnant patients may wonder if medical benefits outweigh the risks. As a provider, this is an opportunity to enhance your knowledge and help answer patients' questions.

If you are a family practice physician, #pediatrician, #obgyn, #nursepractitioner, #physicianassistant or #nurse, join us over lunch and claim free CE/CME after the session. Register for the Zoom link 👉 https://rb.gy/vw0t7w

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#postpartumdepressionrtum (PPD) is a common, but avoidable crisis for families and women.

Here’s a chance to refresh your PPD knowledge, help enhance patient care and support a Family Nurse Practitioner DNP student at Idaho State University with her capstone.

Watch this free, 30-minute recorded presentation to learn about screening, treatment, referral suggestions for Idaho and patient handouts.

Please share 👉👉 https://rb.gy/lzisre

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The Idaho Integrated Behavioral Health Network (IIBHN) is July 8-9. You can join virtually or, if you're near the Treasure Valley, in person at the Boise Centre.

ECHO Idaho is tabling the event and looks forward to seeing some of you face-to-face over the next few days!!

The Idaho Integrated Behavioral Health Network (IIBHN) is July 8-9. You can join virtually or, if you're near the Treasure Valley, in person at the Boise Centre.

ECHO Idaho is tabling the event and looks forward to seeing some of you face-to-face over the next few days!!

Program Coordinator, Project ECHO

ECHO Idaho is hiring!
⚡Can you juggle projects that involve multiple stakeholders?
⚡Do you have a proven track record of editing and writing business correspondence?
⚡How about maintaining and querying electronic records?
We're looking for a full-time project coordinator who can provide operational and administrative support to our dynamic team.
First-round considerations are due Friday, 7/9! https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/32068

Program Coordinator, Project ECHO This position will be responsible for coordinating educational programs and special projects which promote and facilitate Project ECHO in the WWAMI Medical Education Department at the University of Idaho. This position offers an opportunity to participate in leading edge community healthcare researc...

The latest episode of ECHO Idaho's "Something for the Pain" features Abbey Abbondondalo, security director at St. Luke's Health System, and Skipp Clapp, director at Valley County Idaho Court Services.

"Something for the Pain" is CE/CME eligible and can be found wherever you get your podcasts and online: https://rb.gy/p5ym1s

Subscribe and share this excellent #opioidusedisorder resource, #Idaho!

The latest episode of ECHO Idaho's "Something for the Pain" features Abbey Abbondondalo, security director at St. Luke's Health System, and Skipp Clapp, director at Valley County Idaho Court Services.

"Something for the Pain" is CE/CME eligible and can be found wherever you get your podcasts and online: https://rb.gy/p5ym1s

Subscribe and share this excellent #opioidusedisorder resource, #Idaho!

We're growing more than just our programming around here! Staff members Kayla and Lindsay are both expecting bundles of joy this fall ❤❤

We're growing more than just our programming around here! Staff members Kayla and Lindsay are both expecting bundles of joy this fall ❤❤

Tuesday, 6/29 is our COVID-19 series finale.

Guest speakers – including Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Christine Hahn, MD, state epidemiologist – are on deck to discuss everything from vaccine uptake in Idaho to variants to whether we can anticipate a fall surge.

Don't miss it - register today! https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/wwami/echo/register

Tuesday, 6/29 is our COVID-19 series finale.

Guest speakers – including Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Christine Hahn, MD, state epidemiologist – are on deck to discuss everything from vaccine uptake in Idaho to variants to whether we can anticipate a fall surge.

Don't miss it - register today! https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/wwami/echo/register

Johnson & Johnson to Pay New York $230 Million to Settle Opioid Case

Johnson & Johnson will permanently get out of the opioid business in the United States.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2021/06/26/nyregion/johnson-johnson-opioid-lawsuit-new-york.amp.html

Johnson & Johnson to Pay New York $230 Million to Settle Opioid Case The settlement agreement came just days before opening arguments in a sweeping trial of several defendants, including the company.

Congratulations to an ECHO Idaho COVID-19 expert panelist and Idaho WWAMI alumna, Dr. Andrea Christopher, for being named one of 50 Women of the Year honorees by the Idaho Business Review. Well-deserved!

Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Christopher, WWAMI alum and preceptor, on being selected as a 2021 Women of the Year honoree by the Idaho Business Review.

Dr. Christopher is the Clerkship Site Director at the Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and the Associate Program Director for the UW Boise Internal Medicine Residency. She also helped plan and emceed the Idaho Health Care Workers for Black Lives rally last June.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Dr. Christopher!