Project ECHO Network in North Carolina

Supporting and facilitating community-based Project ECHOs with technical assistance and coordination resources.

Launched in 2023, PEN-NC is working to serve as a network for Project ECHOs across North Carolina. 

Project ECHO programs are available in North Carolina, but there is uneven distribution across the state. Through coordination across regions and subject areas, PEN-NC will help resolve inefficiencies and increase equity in access to Project ECHO content and expertise.

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Recruiting Your ECHO Team: Hub Roles

In the rapidly evolving landscape of health care throughout the world, Project ECHO™ (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) stands out as an innovative model that increases access to specialized care. A strong, collaborative team is essential to the success of...

Project ECHO™ Landscape in North Carolina 

Technology plays a crucial role in bridging gaps between patients and providers. In North Carolina, Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), has emerged as a vital tool for improving care in underserved communities.   Though there are...

How Do I Start an ECHO?

Project ECHO™ (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a telementoring model aimed at increasing access to health care by allowing health care providers to collaborate and learn together. This four-part model has been implemented worldwide to address some of...

What Is a Project ECHO?

Project ECHO™ (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a telementoring model aimed at increasing access to health care by allowing providers to collaborate and learn together. Launched in 2023, PEN-NC is currently building the first statewide ECHO™ network in...

What is the Project ECHO Network in North Carolina?

In April, we announced the launch of the Project ECHO Network in North Carolina (PEN-NC).  This is such an exciting development for our state, and we are already hard at work with the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) to get everything started....

Announcing the Project ECHO Network in NC

We are excited to announce a new partnership between FHLI and the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC), with funding support from The Duke Endowment, to develop and manage Project ECHO Network in North Carolina (PEN-NC). Through this...

Steps to fully launch PEN-NC

  • In 2023 we developed and distributed a needs assessment survey to evaluate community health needs, health care team education and training, and ECHO™ support needs. 
  • In fall 2023, we began analysis of the needs assessment survey.
  • Throughout 2024 we will continue to analyze the needs assessment results, work with partners to fully understand the landscape in North Carolina, and build PEN NC’s membership model in preparation for a full program launch.