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PFAS ECHO Series Fall 2023

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In Fall 2023, the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) will hold a series of ECHOs related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Project ECHO, (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) modelTM, is a telementoring platform that leverages video conference technology to connect experts with primary care teams in local communities, fostering an “all teach, all learn” approach.

Registration link coming soon!

Who should apply:

Primary Health Care Providers

Providers in training

Nurses

Nurse Practitioners

Benefits of participating

Improve access to quality care for patients affected by PFAS

Increase knowledge regarding risk mitigation for PFAS

Network and problem solve with others

Participating pediatricians will have the opportunity to earn American Board of Pediatrics Part 2 Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credit (pending approval) as well as continuing education credits

PFAS Resources

PEHSU PFAS Resources, click here

Courses on PFAS and other environmental toxins, click here

AAP Healthy Children.org PFAS Article, (English), (Spanish)