RETAINWORKS 2025 ECHO Plus
Enhancing Health Through Whole-Person Care and Employment Support
About the Series
This series will include 8 courses on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month, beginning February 13th through May 22nd, 2025.
All courses will be held via Zoom from 12:00 – 1:00 PM CST.
The RETAINWORKS 2025 ECHO is designed to equip health professionals and clinicians, workforce supports, and employers with knowledge and skills to support patients and clients in achieving their stay-at-work or return-to-work goals during or after an illness or injury. Over eight engaging sessions, this series will address topics such as pain management, mental and behavioral health, traumatic brain injury, physical therapy, interprofessional collaboration, and workforce participation, offering practical strategies and insights for diverse patient populations.
Funding Statement
RETAINWORKS is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Social Security Administration under a grant award of $21,600,000 to the Kansas Department of Commerce that will be incrementally provided. 100% of grant funding is from U.S. Federal funds. This document does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor or the Social Security Administration, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Accreditation Statement: Continuing Education credit details are pending.
Specialty Team
- Angela Fehr, RN, RETAINWORKS Clinical Nurse Navigator, Care Collaborative, The University of Kansas Health System, Salina, KS
- Monica Kurylo, Ph.D., ABPP, Director, Division of Psychology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
- Shellie Sharp, Employer Coordinator, Workforce Partnership, Lenexa, KS
- Ashton Stubbs, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist II, Rehabilitation Services; Marc A. Asher, M.D., Comprehensive Spine Center, The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, KS
- Kimberly Templeton, M.D., FAAOS, FAOA, FAMWA, Professor and Vice Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, Associate Dean for Continuing Medical Education, The University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS