Schedule

Responding to the Rise of Congenital Syphilis in Indigenous Communities | May 23

We invite you to join Indian Country ECHO for a Grand Rounds focused on congenital syphilis In this series of presentations, Dr. Jean Howe, IHS Chief Clinical Consultant for Ob/Gyn, and Dr. Tina Pattara-Lau, Maternal and Child Health consultant for the IHS, will highlight best practices for responding to the rise of congenital syphilis rates…

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HIV PrEP in Indigenous Communities: Initiating PrEP | June 27

We invite you to join Indian Country ECHO for a Grand Rounds focused on effectively integrating HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) services in Indian Health Service, Tribal and Urban Indian clinics. In this presentation, Andrew Yu, MS, BSN, RN, ACRN, National HIV/HCV/STI Clinical Coordinator at Indian Health Service Headquarters, and Whitney Essex, MSN, FNP-BC, ECHO faculty…

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Prenatal and Postpartum Care for People Experiencing SUDs | August 15

We invite you to join Indian Country ECHO in partnership with the IHS Maternal Child Health Program and HOPE Committee, for a Grand Rounds focused on best practice prenatal and postpartum care for American Indian and Alaska Native people experiencing substance use disorders (SUDs). In this series of presentations, CAPT Molly Rutledge from Southcentral Foundation…

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HIV in Primary Care | September 26

We invite you to join Indian Country ECHO for a Grand Rounds focused on effectively integrating HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) services in Indian Health Service, Tribal and Urban Indian (I/T/U) primary care clinics. In this series of presentations, Dr. Jonathan Iralu, Chief Clinical Consultant for Infectious Diseases at IHS and seasoned physician at Gallup Indian…

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Influenza Management in Primary Care | October 24

We invite you to join Indian Country ECHO for a Grand Rounds focused on effectively providing influenza services in Indian Health Service, Tribal and Urban Indian (I/T/U) primary care clinics. In this series of presentations, Dr. Jorge Mera, Indian Country ECHO Medical Director and Director of Infectious Diseases for Cherokee Nation, offers advice for timely…

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The Resurgence of Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis: What Can We Do Now | November 14

We invite you to join Indian Country ECHO for a Grand Rounds focused on syphilis staging and treatment in Indian Health Service, Tribal and Urban Indian (I/T/U) primary care clinics. In this series of presentations, Philana Liang, Physician Assistant with the Washington University Infectious Disease Clinic and Core Program Manager at the St. Louis STI/HIV…

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Holding Space for Pregnancy Care: Elevating Indigenous Birthing Practices | November 28

We invite you to join Indian Country ECHO for a Grand Rounds focused on holding space for pregnancy care in Indian Health Service, Tribal and Urban Indian (I/T/U) primary care clinics and elevating Indigenous birthing practices. In this series of presentations moderated by Dr. Patricia (Tricia) Capo (Minnesota Chippewa Tribe), ObGyn physician at Alaska Native…

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Harm Reduction | January 23

We invite you to join Indian Country ECHO for a Grand Rounds focused on offering Indian Health Service, Tribal and Urban Indian (I/T/U) programs and practitioners vital information on best practices for meeting American Indian and Alaska Native clients where they are at in their recovery. Harm reduction is an essential tool in addressing and…

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Abortion Care Access in Indigenous Communities | March 26, 2024

We invite you to join Indian Country ECHO for a Grand Rounds focused on Abortion Care in Indigenous Communities. In this presentation, ECHO faculty describe access to abortion care, including mifepristone in and outside Indian Health Service and Tribal facilities, and provide valuable resources for your learning and advocacy to promote comprehensive health care at…

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Gender-Affirming Care in Indian Country Amid Current Legislative Bans | April 23, 2024

We invite you to join Indian Country ECHO for a Grand Rounds focused on gender-affirming care and legislation in Indigenous communities. In this series of presentations we will describe access to gender-affirming care in Indian Health Service and Tribal facilities in the context of current federal, state, and tribal laws and policies. We will explain…

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