ECHO-Chicago

ECHO-Chicago Improving access to best practice health care in underserved communities by leveraging communication technologies.

Our Mission
ECHO-Chicago aims to establish and cultivate a robust knowledge network that builds community-based primary care capacity to reduce the serious health disparities affecting children and adults in underserved communities. The Model
The Extension for Community Health Outcomes (ECHO) is an innovative workforce development model developed at the University of New Mexico for expanding prima

ry care capacity in underserved communities. What We Do
In 2010, the University of Chicago Medicine spearheaded the use of this model in an urban setting with the launch of ECHO-Chicago, the longest-running urban ECHO program in the world. ECHO-Chicago leverages existing assets by bringing together community health centers (CHCs) and academic medical centers for collaborative, curriculum-based, iterative, case-based learning. Using video-conference technology, ECHO-Chicago provides “telementoring” for community-based providers in managing common chronic physical and mental health conditions. Unlike a webinar, participants and facilitators alike can see, hear, and learn from each other, fostering a more engaging and interactive learning experience. ECHO-Chicago series are guided by curricula that focus on providing providers with the knowledge and skills they need to implement clinical guidelines and navigate real-life clinical challenges, especially in under-resourced settings. As a result, providers are able to integrate evidence-based practice into care and patients are able to receive state-of-the-art care in their primary medical home.

🧠 See the impact. Join the next cohort!Our previous cohort of the Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health ECHO Series broug...
09/04/2026

🧠 See the impact. Join the next cohort!

Our previous cohort of the Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health ECHO Series brought together 20 providers from 19 organizations for case-based learning, peer discussion, and expert support.

And participants saw the value: 💯
• 100% reported an increase in the quality of care they delivered to patients
• 100% would recommend the series to a peer or colleague

Now, we’re getting ready to do it again! 🎉
Registration is open for our Fall 2026 Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health ECHO Series, beginning Wednesday, October 28 from 8–9 AM CT.

💻 Virtual
💰 No cost
🎓 CME & Social Work CEUs available
🤝 Learn through real cases, peer connection & expert support

🔗 Register today: https://www.echo-chicago.org/register/

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🧠 See the impact. Join the next cohort.Our Spring 2026 Behavioral Health: Adult Populations ECHO Series brought together...
09/03/2026

🧠 See the impact. Join the next cohort.

Our Spring 2026 Behavioral Health: Adult Populations ECHO Series brought together 31 providers from 27 organizations for 10 weeks of case-based learning, peer discussion, and expert support.

And participants saw the value:
• 83% reported an increase in the quality of care they delivered to patients
• 83% would recommend the series to a peer or colleague

Now, we’re getting ready to do it again! 🎉
Registration is open for our Fall 2026 Behavioral Health: Adult Populations ECHO Series, beginning Tuesday, October 6 from 12–1 PM CT.
💻 Virtual
💰 No cost
🎓 CME & Social Work CEUs available
🤝 Learn through real cases, peer connection & expert support

🔗 Register today: https://www.echo-chicago.org/register/

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September is National Su***de Prevention Month. A time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and strengthen the connections...
09/03/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Month. A time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and strengthen the connections that can help save lives.

This year’s theme, “Cultivating Connection Nationwide: Strengthen Su***de Prevention Together,” reminds us that su***de prevention is a shared responsibility. By creating space for open conversations, encouraging help-seeking, and equipping healthcare professionals with the tools to recognize and respond to su***de risk, we can help build stronger, more supportive communities.

In our latest blog post, we’re highlighting how ECHO-Chicago works to help change the narrative around su***de and support providers through our behavioral health and addiction-focused ECHO series.

🔗 Read the full blog: https://www.echo-chicago.org/blog/september-is-national-su***de-prevention-month/

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September is both Pain Awareness Month and National Recovery Month.💊⚕Pain management can become especially complex when ...
09/02/2026

September is both Pain Awareness Month and National Recovery Month.💊⚕

Pain management can become especially complex when factors like chronic pain, aging, medications, and opioid use disorder intersect. ECHO-Chicago helps providers build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate these challenges through case-based learning and collaboration with specialists and peers.

This fall, explore two upcoming ECHO series:

Opioid Use Disorder & Pain Management in Older Adults
📆Starts September 29 | Weekly on Tuesdays 8-9am CT (8 weeks)

Addiction, Substance Use Disorder, & Harm Reduction
📆Starts October 29 | Weekly on Thursdays 8-9am CT (11 weeks)

🖥Virtual | No cost | Certified CME credits available

🔗Learn more and register: https://www.echo-chicago.org/register/

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Every overdose is preventable. Every life is worth saving. 💜Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. A good remind...
08/31/2026

Every overdose is preventable. Every life is worth saving. 💜
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. A good reminder to honor those we've lost, support those affected by substance use, and work to end the stigma that keeps people from seeking help.

Education saves lives. Join one of our upcoming ECHO series focused on opioid use disorder, addiction, substance use disorder, and pain management to learn evidence-based strategies from experts and peers.

Together, we can end stigma, end silence, and end overdose.

🔗Register for a series here: https://echo-chicago.org/register

💜For more information about International Overdose Awareness Day: https://www.overdoseday.com/

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💙 Happy National Senior Citizens Day! As the population of older adults continues to grow, so does the need for accessib...
08/21/2026

💙 Happy National Senior Citizens Day!

As the population of older adults continues to grow, so does the need for accessible, high-quality, evidence-based care. At ECHO-Chicago, we’re proud to support healthcare professionals and community providers in strengthening care for older adults.

🔗 Register for one of our upcoming series that focuses on adults and the older population! https://www.echo-chicago.org/register/

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At ECHO-Chicago, we're proud to connect healthcare professionals with the knowledge, mentorship, and resources they need...
08/17/2026

At ECHO-Chicago, we're proud to connect healthcare professionals with the knowledge, mentorship, and resources they need to improve care for patients across Illinois and beyond. We're grateful for every participant, partner, facilitator, supporter, and donor who helps make our work possible. Your support makes a difference. ♥

In honor of we hope that you can make a donation to support us in our mission to bridge healthcare gaps.

💙 Make a gift today: https://www.echo-chicago.org/donate/

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🌎 Happy International Youth Day!This year’s theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” recognizes that while young...
08/12/2026

🌎 Happy International Youth Day!
This year’s theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” recognizes that while young people may grow up in very different communities and face different challenges, they share many of the same hopes for a healthier, more equitable future.

At ECHO-Chicago, we believe investing in young people means investing in the future of health care and our communities.

🔗 Learn more about International Youth Day and this year’s theme from the United Nations: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/youth/events/international-youth-day-2026

📚 Register here for one of our upcoming youth focused ECHO series: https://www.echo-chicago.org/register/

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Though the weather still says Summer, August is a great time to begin preparing for your next year of education opportun...
08/03/2026

Though the weather still says Summer, August is a great time to begin preparing for your next year of education opportunities! Back to school means it's also back to ECHO! 📚

Our August newsletter is now available with fall ECHO series registration, important dates, and the latest news from ECHO-Chicago.

🔗Read the full newsletter here: https://www.echo-chicago.org/blog/this-month-at-echo-chicago-august-2026/

🎓Register for an upcoming series here: https://www.echo-chicago.org/register/

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