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Health Equity Rounds: Addressing Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Care
March 25, 2025 -
 June 24, 2025
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12:30 PM -
 1:30 PM
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A new series is coming! We are currently planning the next Health Equity ECHO and will share details when they’re available

The Rutgers Health Equity Rounds ECHO: Addressing Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Care series is an innovative, case-based initiative designed to address the intricate relationship between health-related social needs, culture, and language in community health.

Built on the 14 CLAS Standards (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services), this program’s primary objective is to equip healthcare providers with the essential knowledge and practical strategies to deliver care that is both equitable and culturally responsive. Recognizing that cultural differences, communication barriers, and social determinants of health (SDOH) can significantly impact outcomes, we focus on translating these complex issues into actionable clinical practices. By strengthening patient-provider communication, fostering trust, and enhancing care for diverse populations—including the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) community—we aim to promote health equity and ensure all patients receive the quality care they deserve.

Series Leaders

  • Maria Soto-Greene, MD, Executive Vice Dean and Professor of Medicine, Director, Hispanic Center of Excellence, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • Ana Natale-Pereira, MD, MPH, Division Director, General Internal Medicine, Associate Dean of Primary Care, Diversity, and Community Engagement, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • Lois Greene, DHA, MBA, BSN, RN  Sr. Vice President of Wellness, Diversity and Equity, University Hospital
  • Vivian González Cueto, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, California State University, East Bay
  • Kamini Doobay, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Learning Objectives

After participating in ECHO, providers will be able to:

  • Define key concepts of health equity, cultural health, and systemic barriers using local and health system data.
  • Explain the role of culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) and health literacy across all populations. 
  • Design patient-centered strategies to overcome systemic barriers and improve healthcare access for our communities. 
  • Develop metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of health equity initiatives and advocate for policy changes to address systemic challenges.

Continuing Education Accreditation

To view the CE Accreditation for CME, CNE, CPE, and Social Work credits, click here.

  • Continuing Education (CE) certificates will only be issued with the completion of the following surveys:
    • Initial Pre-Series Assessment
    • Post-Session Survey for each session attended
    • Post-Series Assessment after the series concludes

 

Additional Information

Provided by Rutgers Project ECHO & University Hospital & Funded by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Office of Primary Care, Diversity and Community Engagement 

Sessions

Strategies for Enhancing Care Access to Improve Health Outcomes
Tuesday • March 25, 2025
12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
Understanding Cultural Health Through Local and Health System Data
Tuesday • April 08, 2025
12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
Implementing CLAS Standards 
Tuesday • April 22, 2025
12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
Navigating Health Literacy and Limited English Proficiency: Impact on Patient Understanding and Decision-Making 
Tuesday • May 06, 2025
12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
Enhancing Healthcare Workers' Competence in Utilizing Professional Medical Interpretation Services 
Tuesday • May 20, 2025
12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
Addressing Systemic Barriers: Pathways to Health Equity
Tuesday • June 03, 2025
12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
Advocating for Patient Rights:  A Path to Equitable Care 
Tuesday • June 17, 2025
12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
Defining Success: Establishing Quality Outcomes for  Health Equity Goals 
Tuesday • June 24, 2025
12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM

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Rutgers Project ECHO is administered by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with generous support from NJ Department of Health, NJ Department Human Services, and other funders.