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Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Tehya Johnson, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, will describe the history of naloxone use for reversing opioid overdose. She will also outline practical guidelines and recommendations for compassionately responding to opioid overdose. The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Tuesday, 4/28/2026 7:30 am – 9:00 am ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Andrea Jakubowski, MD, MS, will describe the clinical rationale and evidence for initiating long-acting injectable buprenorphine without prolonged sublingual stabilization in people who inject opioids, and discuss practical strategies for initiating, administering, and following patients started on injectable buprenorphine. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Wednesday, 5/6/2026 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Kristina Fenn Silver, MA, will discuss the epidemiology of nicotine use in the United States. She will also describe the impact of social determinants of health on tobacco/nicotine use and utilize practical strategies for assisting patients in health promotion around tobacco/nicotine use. The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Tuesday, 5/12/2026 7:30 am – 9:00 am ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Allyson Pinkhover, MPH, will review the utility of drug supply testing in a community health setting and consider barriers and strategies for integrating drug supply testing. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Wednesday, 5/20/2026 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Alexis Gallardo Foreman, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, TTS & Cornelia Wakeman, NP, will describe current patterns, health risks, and drivers of e-cigarette use among adults, including co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. They will also apply evidence-based, patient-centered strategies to assess readiness, counsel adults on vaping cessation or reduction, and integrate pharmacologic and behavioral supports into routine clinical care. The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Tuesday, 6/2/2026 7:30 am – 9:00 am ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Elisabeth Woodhams, MD, MSc, will review key sexual and reproductive health risks and disparities experienced by people with substance use disorder, including the impact of substance use on consent, STI risk, and unintended pregnancy and apply trauma-informed, patient-centered approaches to sexual health counseling for people with SUD, including discussing contraception options such as long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Wednesday, 6/3/2026 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Kathy Lituri, RDH, MPH, will outline three approaches to alleviating dry mouth. She will also explain how the pH levels of foods, beverages, and medications can affect dental health, and discuss preventive strategies to improve oral health for patients receiving MOUD. The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Tuesday, 6/16/2026 7:30 am – 9:00 am ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Hallie Rozansky, MD, will describe the clinical rationale and key guidelines for co-prescribing PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV) and medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). She will also demonstrate basic skills for integrating PrEP assessment and prescribing into MOUD visits to improve comprehensive care for patients at risk of HIV. The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Tuesday, 6/30/2026 7:30 am – 9:00 am ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Joji Suzuki, MD, will describe the current evidence base, proposed mechanisms, and safety considerations for psychedelic substances in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.. He will also apply a health-promotion framework to counsel patients about psychedelic use, including screening for risk, discussing potential benefits and harms, and addressing legal and ethical considerations in clinical practice. The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Tuesday, 7/14/2026 7:30 am – 9:00 am ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Allyson Pinkhover, MPH, will recognize the utility of drug supply testing in a community health setting and consider barriers and strategies for integrating drug supply testing. The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Tuesday, 8/4/2026 7:30 am – 9:00 am ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
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