Rutgers Project ECHO

12/19/2025

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) ECHO Series is BACK! We will be returning January 9th to build upon previous series knowledge and introduce new topics. This series we will be jumping into the Sim Lab on select sessions to look at how to apply your learning to real world scenarios. Register now: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1764165860865M5TS666F0C

12/17/2025

Health disparities exist in access and treatment of obesity and MASLD, but by understanding them we can work to provide the best care possible for our communities. Learn how to overcome barriers for treatment and advocate for equitable access to care on our Obesity ECHO. Join us Thursday, December 18th at 7:30am, register now at go.rutgers.edu/obesity-masld

12/16/2025

The Maternal Opioid Intervention ECHO is returning January 8th at 7:30am! This ECHO will build upon the previous series' focus on patient centered practices and positive outcomes for pregnant people in New Jersey. You can learn more on our website and register on the iECHO platform. https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1764157466750NN2AUQAH6B

12/10/2025

Caregivers often go without the care they need while supporting others. Caregivers may feel tired, stressed, withdrawn, anxious and depressed, especially during the busy holiday season. Learn strategies for supporting yourself and other caregivers along with what APS can offer you on our next GO-NJ ECHO, Thursday December 11th at 11am. Register now: https://projectecho.rutgers.edu/echo/go-nj-echo/

12/09/2025

Give yourself the gift of health this holiday season! NJDOH is offering free COVID vaccines at the following places and times. Keep you and your family healthy this holiday season.

12/03/2025

Stigma should not be a barrier to receiving care. Join our Obesity MASLD ECHO to learn how to adjust thinking, avoid stigmatizing language, advocate against stigma, ask questions, and act with compassion when working with patients. See you Thursday the 4th at 7:30 am, register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/obesity-masld

12/02/2025

At Rutgers Project ECHO, we believe geography should never determine the quality of healthcare someone receives. This Giving Tuesday consider making a donation to Rutgers Project ECHO. Your donation helps us deliver expert knowledge, free training, and real solutions to healthcare providers statewide. Together, we can build a healthier New Jersey. Give today at rutgersfoundation.org/ProjectECHO.

12/01/2025

A new episode of All Teach All Listen: Beyond the ECHO is available now! Dr. Clement Chen and Caitlin O’Neill break down substance use, the rise of fentanyl, and why person-centered care matters more than ever. From harm reduction centers to medications for addiction treatment, this conversation shows how empathy, trust, and evidence-based support can save lives. Listen now: https://rutgersprojectecho.podbean.com/e/substance-use-and-harm-reduction/ New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Rutgers School of Public Health Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University

In this episode we have a conversation with Dr. Clement Chen and Caitlin O’Neill about substance use, medications for addiction treatment, and the power of person-centered care. Together, they explore the continuum of substance use, the rise of fentanyl and polysubstance use, the role of harm redu...

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to the best community out there! We are so grateful for every member of our ECHO community and wish everyone a wonderful holiday. We are extra grateful for everyone working today to keep our communities healthy and safe.

11/21/2025

Rutgers Project ECHO was on the road yesterday at the NJ Rural Health Conference! With colleagues from Rutgers and other organizations, we learned about rural health trends such as maternal child health, oral health, and mental health as well as how to keep our work sustainable. Thank you to New Jersey Department of Health office of Primary Care and Rural Health for hosting such a great event!

11/19/2025

It feels like GLP-1s are being discussed everywhere: commercials, the news, and more! With all this information out there, patients and providers have questions. The Rutgers Obesity and MASLD ECHO is here to help you understand the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists and other therapies in treating obesity and MASLD. Join us Thursday the 20th at 7:30am to learn more, register here: go.rutgers.edu/obesity-masld

11/18/2025

Our colleagues at NJ Advocates for Aging Well are hosting a training Recognizing and Responding to Elder Abuse Thursday, November 20th at 3pm. Detective Michael Rosati from the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit will teach participants how to recognize patterns of abuse, document concerns, and know where to report these concerns. Register now: https://njaaw.org/event/recognizing-and-responding-to-elder-abuse/