We provide remote support to Navajo Area primary care providers who wish to develop expertise in the recognition and management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
Expanding Access to Care
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common form of autoimmune arthritis, affecting more than 1.3 million Americans. The Navajo Nation is especially hard-hit, with nearly 5x the national prevalence of RA, and a significant shortage of local rheumatology providers.
Early diagnosis and treatment of RA can prevent substantial pain, deformity, and disability. Our project uses an established educational model, Project ECHO, to provide remote support to Navajo Area primary care providers who wish to develop expertise in the recognition and management of RA, with the primary goal of improving RA disease-associated outcomes and reducing health disparities.
Participate in Our Program
Online Curriculum
RA echo is a three month long curriculum consisting of weekly hour long interactive sessions held via Zoom.
Recorded Sessions
Learn about RA from our past sessions in our library. Portal password provided once registered for the curriculum.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote evidence-based care, limit disability and suffering, and improve quality of life for people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis on the Navajo Reservation.
Our Team
The RAE Initiative is a collaborative effort between healthcare providers and community health leaders from the Navajo Area as well as RA specialists from the University of California San Francisco and the American College of Rheumatology.
Providers Trained
