Overcome Vaccine Barriers Through Community Action
January 17, 2024 -
 May 22, 2024
Select Wednesdays
1:00 PM -
 2:15 PM
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The CHW workforce is diverse, growing, and drawing attention to its ability to address determinants of poor health. As trusted advocates, educators and counselors embedded in their communities, CHWs facilitate culturally competent service delivery. Tapping into this workforce can strengthen the response to COVID-19 and address longstanding inequities.1 

Whether you are a CHW seeking continuing education or part of the Colette Lamothe-Galette Community Healthcare Worker Institute (CLG-CHWI), or someone seeking a career change to become a CHW, you are welcome to attend this peer-led education and training series. It is designed to equip you with the information and tools you need to improve the overall health of New Jersey communities. All community health workers and front-line providers are welcome to join the series.

Join a panel of experts in a collaborative series to learn more about Vaccine Hesitancy, Addressing COVID-19, Social Determinats of Health, and New Jersey Public Health Priorities.

Attend eight (8) of the twelve (12) sessions and complete a pre and post-series survey to receive a certificate of completion.

Series Leaders

  • Luis Alzate-Duque, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine & Pediatrics, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • Mary Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, Clinical Professor, Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
  • Lisa Lawson, MSW, MBA, LCSW, CCS, Founder & CEO, New Jersey Clinical Consulting
  • Gabrielle Milani, MPH, R-DMT, LCAT, Executive Director, Lukin Center for Psychotherapy, Community Health Worker, WIC Program, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Learning Objectives

After participating in ECHO, providers will be able to:

  • Explore the importance of cultural competence in reducing health disparities and improving health equity.
  • Explain the current research on the COVID-19 vaccines, Long COVID, and the impact of COVID-19 on chronic disease management.
  • Describe the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, and other immunizations.
  • Develop long-term strategies for sustaining community trust beyond immediate vaccination campaigns.
  • Identify and leverage community resources to address public health challenges.

Continuing Education Accreditation

Continuing Education Accreditation not available for this series.

Case Submission

Submit a case or patient scenario to be presented during an ECHO session. Your valuable contributions provide a learning opportunity for others.

Case/Patent Scenario Form

Sessions

COVID-19 Vaccines and Other Immunizations: Addressing Misinformation
Wednesday • January 17, 2024
1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Wednesday • January 31, 2024
1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
Connecting Those Experiencing Homelessness to Vaccine Resources
Wednesday • February 14, 2024
1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
The Importance of COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters for The Over-65
Wednesday • February 28, 2024
1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
Connecting Immigrant and Migrant Communities to Vaccine Resources
Wednesday • March 13, 2024
1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
Maternal Mortality
Wednesday • March 27, 2024
1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
Understanding Long COVID and Chronic Conditions
Wednesday • April 10, 2024
1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
Medicaid vs Medicare and Why It’s Important to Know the Differences
Wednesday • April 17, 2024
1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
Lead and Mercury Poisoning in Pregnancy
Wednesday • April 24, 2024
1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
Think Cultural Health: Reducing Health Disparities and Improving Health Equity
Wednesday • May 08, 2024
1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
Healthy Lifestyle: Promoting Physical, Mental, and Social Health
Wednesday • May 15, 2024
1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
Housing and Food Insecurity
Wednesday • May 22, 2024
1:00 PM
- 2:15 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.