MA OBAT ECHO®: Promoting Health Through Drug Supply Testing

Tuesday, 8/4/26, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Allyson Pinkhover, MPH, will recognize the utility of drug supply testing in a community health setting and consider barriers and strategies for integrating drug supply testing.

The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

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MA OBAT ECHO®: Screening for Cognitive Impairment

Tuesday, 9/1/26, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

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As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Charmaine Lastimoso, MSN, NP-C, MPH, CARN-AP, will describe the relationship between substance use disorders and brain injuries. She will also recognize the impact of brain injury on fundamental cognitive skills and identify screening and treatment needs for patients with brain injury.

The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

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MA OBAT ECHO®: Trauma Informed Care for Substance Use Disorders

Tuesday, 9/22/26, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Megan Gerber, MD, MPH, FACP, will describe core principles of trauma-informed care and apply them to the assessment and treatment of individuals with substance use disorders across clinical settings. She will also identify practical, trauma-informed strategies to reduce re-traumatization, enhance patient engagement, and support recovery-oriented care for people with SUD.

The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

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Past events

MA OBAT ECHO®: Understanding Anabolic Steroids

Tuesday, 3/31/26, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Beth Cohen, MD, will discuss the prevalence of anabolic and androgenic steroid use among both patients with substance use disorders and the general population. She will also review the health risks associated with these performance- and appearance-enhancing drugs and explore approaches to supporting patients in discontinuing their use.

The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

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MA OBAT ECHO®: Oral Health and Substance Use Disorder

Tuesday, 4/14/26, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Kathy Lituri, RDH, MPH, will outline three approaches to alleviating dry mouth. She will also explain how the pH levels of foods, beverages, and medications can affect dental health, and discuss preventive strategies to improve oral health for patients receiving medications for opioid use disorder.

The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

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MA OBAT ECHO®: Compassionate Overdose Response

Tuesday, 4/28/26, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Tehya Johnson, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, will describe the history of naloxone use for reversing opioid overdose. She will also outline practical guidelines and recommendations for compassionately responding to opioid overdose.

The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

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MA OBAT ECHO®: Supporting Patients in Nicotine Cessation

Tuesday, 5/12/26, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Kristina Fenn Silver, MA, will discuss the epidemiology of nicotine use in the United States. She will also describe the impact of social determinants of health on tobacco/nicotine use and utilize practical strategies for assisting patients in health promotion around tobacco/nicotine use.

The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

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MA OBAT ECHO®: Addressing Adult Vaping

Tuesday, 6/2/26, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Alexis Gallardo Foreman, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, TTS & Cornelia Wakeman, NP, will describe current patterns, health risks, and drivers of e-cigarette use among adults, including co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. They will also apply evidence-based, patient-centered strategies to assess readiness, counsel adults on vaping cessation or reduction, and integrate pharmacologic and behavioral supports into routine clinical care.

The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

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MA OBAT ECHO®: Sexual Health Considerations for People with Substance Use Disorder

Tuesday, 6/16/26, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Elisabeth Woodhams, MD, MSc, will review key sexual and reproductive health risks and disparities experienced by people with substance use disorder, including the impact of substance use on consent, STI risk, and unintended pregnancy and apply trauma-informed, patient-centered approaches to sexual health counseling for people with SUD, including discussing contraception options such as long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

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MA OBAT ECHO®: Co-Prescribing PrEP and MOUD

Tuesday, 6/30/26, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Hallie Rozansky, MD, will describe the clinical rationale and key guidelines for co-prescribing PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV) and medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). She will also demonstrate basic skills for integrating PrEP assessment and prescribing into MOUD visits to improve comprehensive care for patients at risk of HIV.

The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

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MA OBAT ECHO®: Information about Psychedelic Drugs for Addiction Care Providers

Tuesday, 7/14/26, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Joji Suzuki, MD, will describe the current evidence base, proposed mechanisms, and safety considerations for psychedelic substances in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. He will also apply a health-promotion framework to counsel patients about psychedelic use, including screening for risk, discussing potential benefits and harms, and addressing legal and ethical considerations in clinical practice. The didactic session will be followed by an extended discussion and question and answer period.

The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

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