ECHO-Chicago

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day — a reminder that mental health care must reach every community.💚

In rural Illinois, data shows that 80% of su***de deaths were among men, and nearly a quarter were adults aged 65+. Yet only 1 in 10 had a recorded mental health problem — highlighting the urgent need for accessible behavioral health support.

ECHO-Chicago’s Behavioral Health:Adult Population ECHO series equips providers with the tools and support needed to recognize and respond to mental health needs in their patients.

Together, we can strengthen care and save lives.
🔗 Register here: https://redcap.uchicago.edu/surveys/?s=DFRTLLNLRX7E9D7Y

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10/01/2025

🍂 🩷October is here, and so are new opportunities to learn and connect at ECHO-Chicago! From upcoming series to special events, see what’s happening this month!

Find all the details in our October newsletter ➡️ https://mailchi.mp/bsd/this-month-at-echo-chicago-october-2025?e=af32a6644f

09/22/2025

📢 Upcoming ECHO Series: Behavioral Health: Adult Populations
⏰Kickoff is Monday, October 20th at 8 AM CT!

This series focuses on evidence-based strategies for providers to address depression, anxiety, su***de, and substance use disorders in adult populations.

🗓 Weekly on Mondays | 🕗 8–9 AM CT | 💻 Free CME credits included!

👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g2uafr3a

09/22/2025

🌟 Series Launching Soon! 🌟
Join us for Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health starting Wednesday, October 1st at 8 AM CT.
This 11-session series will train PCPs and behavioral health providers in best practices for addressing depression, anxiety, and su***de prevention in school-age and adolescent populations.

🗓 Weekly on Wednesdays | 🕗 8–9 AM CT | 💻 Free CME credits included!

👉 Register here: https://linktr.ee/echo_chicago

09/10/2025

🌟 Employee Anniversary 🌟
Please join us in congratulating Isa Rodriguez on over a decade of incredible work at the University of Chicago!

Isa has been working with the university for a total of 12 years as of this month and has been a part of the ECHO-Chicago team for the past 10. As Associate Director of Outreach, Isa has played a vital role in building and strengthening partnerships across Chicago and beyond. Isa’s passion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our mission have made a lasting impact on our team, our partners, and the communities we serve. 💙

We are so grateful for Isa’s contributions and look forward to many more years of working together to create healthier communities.

👏 Congratulations, Isa, on this incredible milestone!

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09/08/2025

💙 September is , a reminder of the impact chronic pain has on patients, families, and providers.

At ECHO-Chicago, we’re addressing this need head-on with our upcoming series: Opioid Use Disorder & Pain Management in Older Adults.

📅 Launching September 30th
⏰ Tuesdays | 8–9 AM CT | 8 weeks | Virtual via Zoom
💡 CME credits available

This interactive series will provide evidence-based strategies for managing pain, addressing opioid use disorder, and supporting older adult patients with compassion and skill.

✅ Free to participate
✅ CME accredited
✅ Practical tools for your practice

🔗 Register here: https://linktr.ee/echo_chicago
📧 For more information email: echo@bsd.uchicago.edu

09/05/2025

Every gift matters. Every gift creates change.
On , join us in supporting ECHO-Chicago’s mission to build healthier communities through knowledge and connection.

Together we ensure All Teach. All Learn. All Support. 🌍💙

🔗 Give today: https://www.echo-chicago.org/donate/

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09/02/2025

📬The September newsletter is here! From fall series launches to Su***de Prevention Month, a new podcast episode, much more there’s a lot happening at ECHO-Chicago.

💡 Don't miss out! Stay up to date on all things ECHO-Chicago!
Read the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/bsd/this-month-at-echo-chicago-september-2025?e=af32a6644f

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08/22/2025

August is , a reminder of the vital role vaccines play in protecting our communities.

In a recent WBEZ Chicago article, Dr. Daniel Johnson (Founder/Director of ECHO-Chicago) discusses the evolving landscape of COVID-19 vaccination guidance for young children, noting that pediatricians are increasingly stepping up to provide leadership amid shifting federal recommendations.

“I trust the AAP completely.”
"[AAP recommendations]are based on science, and not based on politics.”

As families and providers navigate these complex decisions, the role of trusted pediatric experts has never been more important.

➡️ Read more here: https://www.wbez.org/health-medicine/2025/08/20/us-pediatricians-new-covid-19-shot-recommendations-differ-from-cdc-advice

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The Itasca-based American Academy of Pediatrics is strongly recommending COVID-19 shots for kids 6 months to 2 years.

08/19/2025

📣 Meet ECHO-Chicago's Newest Team Member 👋

Please join us in welcoming Myles Castro, MPH, ECHO-Chicago's newest member of the team. Myles joined the team this month. He will oversee evaluation and research activities for ECHO-Chicago including institutional review board (IRB) submissions, development of survey instruments, implementation of data collection and analysis, and oversight of data reporting. Prior to joining ECHO-Chicago, he worked as Manager of Implementation Research at the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE) at the University of Chicago, where he oversaw several local and national HIV-related research studies.

‼️ Fun fact about Myles: He once ran a 50-mile ultramarathon. Welcome and way to go, Myles! If you meet up with Myles, he takes his coffee black with 1 Splenda. ☕ 🏃‍♂️