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Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · 17h

It’s #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek — a reminder mental health matters as much as physical health. 1 in 5 face mental illness, but stigma can isolate. Let’s say loud & clear: you are NOT alone. 💚 Resources 👉 #SAMHSA bit.ly/3NgBb0Y | @namicommunicate.bsky.social www.nami.org #MIAW

Mental Illness Awareness week, Oct. 5 - Oct. 11, 2025 #MIAW nami.org/MIAW

Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Aug 19

🔔 New sessions start Sept. 4!
Long-Term Care RISE ECHO is back.

💡 Build skills
🤝 Connect w/ peers & experts
🏥 Improve care for older adults
🔍 Explore real cases. Discuss what matters. Apply what works.

🔗 Full Details: bit.ly/3JmELI3
#LongTermCare

Long-Term Care RISE ECHO Program starts Sep. 4

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Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Aug 7

Shoutout to our Penn State CTSI @pennstatectsi.bsky.social‬ colleagues for another impactful Community-Driven Research Day! We're proud to support this work across rural PA. #RuralHealth #PennStateCTSI www.psu.edu/news/clinica...

Community voices lead the way: CTSI’s Research Day focuses on rural health needs | Penn State University

Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute, in collaboration with Penn State Berks, recently hosted the 2025 Berks County Community-Driven Research Day at the Berks campus. The program sh...

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Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Aug 5

➡️ FULL PROGRAM DETAILS 🔗 pennstatehealthnews.org/event/nese-p...

Nese Project ECHO: Empowering Rural Primary Care Through Online Collaboration

Monthly Sessions | 12-1 p.m. EST | Sep. 25, 2025 – Mar. 26, 2026 | 100% Virtual Are you interested in? Register Here Attend this innovative, CME-eligible program to learn about trending topics and…

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Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Aug 5

🚨 Primary Care: Stay current with our NESE Project ECHO — 📚Boost knowledge & skills in managing complex conditions.

📅 Monthly expert-led sessions
🧠 All teach, all learn

TOPICS: ADHD, Concussion, Red Eye & more

🔗 Register: redcap.link/NeseECHO
#PrimaryCare #CME #RuralHealth #RuralWorkforce

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Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Aug 4

Bringing care to where it’s needed most 💙 “Health to Go” SMART vending machine connects Berks County to SUD care, housing support, food banks & more.

Kudos to Dr. Jennifer Murphy & the PSU Berks team leading this innovative, community-centered approach. #RuralHealthcare #PublicHealthInnovation

Social Science Research Institute at Penn State @ssripennstate.bsky.social · Aug 1

PSU's Presidential Public Impact Research Award (PPIRA) Program contributes to reducing the community impacts of substance use through the Community Impact of Harm Reduction Vending Machines, a research project led by Jennifer Murphy at PSU Berks & her team. ➡️

PPIRA Program contributes to reducing the Community Impacts of Substance Abuse | Social Science Research Institute

Community Impact of Harm Reduction Vending Machines, a research project led by Jennifer Murphy, associate professor, Penn State Berks, and her team, is pleased to share the remarkable progress…

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Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Jul 31

Join Live. Learn Locally.
📚 Rural providers face barriers to continuing education like travel.
Penn State Project ECHO offers virtual, interactive sessions to keep you up-to-date without leaving your community. Learn & collaborate from anywhere! 🌐 #RuralHealth #RuralWorkforce #ContinuingEd

Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Jul 30

🏥 Rural providers face big challenges—‪@pennstateecho.bsky.social‬ is here to help.
📡 We connect PA clinicians with expert support, free CME & a strong community.
🎥 See how #WeAre expanding care access across rural PA: youtu.be/WtDO67Wed_o
#RuralHealthPA #RuralWorkforce #ProjectECHO

"All Teach, All Learn": Project ECHO Participant Spotlight

YouTube video by Project ECHO at Penn State

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Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Jul 22

🚑 Incase you missed it ➡️ Gov. Josh Shapiro @governor.pa.gov proposed a 2025-26 budget prioritizing investments to ensure access to high-quality care across PA | 👀🎥 WATCH Rural providers talk about the importance of investments in the health care workforce. youtu.be/Q32_f8o9JRI?...

A Conversation with Pennsylvania's Rural Health Care Workers

YouTube video by Governor Shapiro

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Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Jul 18

🤰🩺Support pregnant & postpartum individuals in your work? Join the Bridging Gaps in Maternal Health ECHO—a FREE, CME-eligible series STARTING SEP. 2 | Learn, connect, & take action to improve maternal care.
🔗 bit.ly/4m21Rlk
#MaternalHealth #CME #HealthcareEducation

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Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Jun 25

🚨Primary Care Providers: Get free CME credit & practical skills to treat Opioid Use Disorder! Join our virtual MOUD program—every other Wednesday, 8-9 AM EST, Jul–Dec. Save lives with evidence-based care!💙💊 Register: redcap.link/MOUD25

#MOUD #CME #OpioidCrisis

Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Jun 23

@pennstateecho.bsky.social hosted Congressman John Joyce, MD at Penn State College of Medicine on June 16 to highlight how Project ECHO is boosting training for rural & underserved providers across PA. Together, we’re empowering care! 💙 #ProjectECHO #AllTeachAllLearn

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · Apr 14

The FORHP Hospital Rural Technical Assistance Finder is now live on RHIhub, allowing different types of rural health organizations to find programs and assistance they may be eligible to receive. Learn more: www.ruralhealthinfo.org/hospital-ta #ruralhealth

FORHP Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Finder - Rural Health Information Hub

Identify free technical assistance services for your rural hospital or Rural Health Clinic from six Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) supported programs.

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Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Apr 9

It's #NationalPublicHealthWeek! Join us along with @apha.org & @nacchoalerts.bsky.social as we
recognize the critical role public health plays in keeping our communities safe & healthy. Learn more: bit.ly/4cn1o9I

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Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Apr 7

#WeAre @projectechohq.bsky.social proud! Our Penn State ECHO Director, @jlkrasch.bsky.social at @acpimphysicians.bsky.social #IM2025 sharing how the "All Teach, All Learn" telementoring model elevates rural healthcare.

Paul Williams @paulnwilliams.bsky.social · Apr 5

Hey look! It’s the great Dr. Jen Kraschnewski talking about the role of Project ECHO in the #IM2025 talk on Supporting the Health Needs of Rural Communities. So great to see @jlkrasch.bsky.social representing!

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Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Mar 27

🚨Attn. #PrimaryCare professionals! JOIN US for an essential program focused on #MaternalHealth – diving into #SubstanceUseDisorder #SUD and #MedicationAssistedTreatment #MAT during pregnancy and postpartum. 🩺🤰| Free, virtual sessions start MAY 13 –Register Here ➡️ redcap.link/HealthyMOMS25

Program promotional image - Upcoming Program: Healthy MOMs; SUD in Pregnant & Postpartum Population ECHO

Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Feb 7

👏Congratulations! ✨Our program collaborator, Kristin Sznajder, PhD, MPH @kristinsznajder.bsky.social and Research Project Manager, Laura Felix represented Penn State Project ECHO at a recent @pahealthdept.bsky.social news conference on women’s health. Full Story ➡️ bit.ly/4aSNPhm

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Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Jan 28

🗣️📞Calling all #PrimaryCare professionals! Join us THU., FEB. 27 for our next session in Advancements in Health Care Delivery for Primary Care -- “Diagnosing & Initiating Treatment for Bipolar Disorder” | Register Today! ➡️ bit.ly/425Gt86

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Project ECHO at Penn State @pennstateecho.bsky.social · Jan 27

AWARDS & ACCOLADES! 🏆🎉 Our #ProjectECHO program held in partnership with Iridium Continuing Education & Global Education Group was awarded the National Association of Medical Education Companies #NAMEC 2024 Best Practice in Collaboration Honors! Details: bit.ly/4aiXrly