NAU receives grant to add complex care unit to continuing education program for rural primary care providers | Arizona Daily Sun

The Arizona Daily Sun recently highlighted Northern Arizona University’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies after it received a three-year, $175,000 grant from the Vitalyst Health Foundation to expand its Project ECHO program. The funding will support the development of a new continuing education program focused on complex care, helping primary care providers—especially those in rural communities—build the knowledge and confidence to treat more complex conditions close to home.
The article emphasized how NAU’s Project ECHO model connects healthcare providers with interdisciplinary experts through virtual learning, guided practice, and case-based discussions.
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