Webinar: "Community Partnerships are Vital in Addressing Obesity"
OCAN Summer Webinar Series - Webinar #2:
Community Partnerships are Vital in Addressing Obesity
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On Tuesday, July 27 at 2:30 pm Eastern, please join the Obesity Care Advocacy Network to learn about how community partnerships can be leveraged to increase access to obesity care, in a discussion that brings together healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector.
Building off the first webinar in this series on May 24, "A Closer Look at the Impact of Obesity Throughout One's Lifetime", which explored the science of obesity and why so many face barriers attaining obesity care, this event dives into the community-oriented solutions needed to address obesity, across the continuum from prevention to treatment.
The event will feature a discussion with:
Michelle I. Cardel, PhD, MS, RD – Director, Global Clinical Research & Nutrition, WW International
Julie K. Wood, MD, MPH, FAAFP – Senior Vice President, Research, Science and Health of the Public, American Academy of Family Physicians
Loria B. Yeadon, JD, MS – President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Seattle
Moderated by:
Heather Hodge, MEd – Senior Director, Community Health, YMCA of the USA
Post-Event Resources
Disclaimer:
Opinions expressed by individuals are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Obesity Care Advocacy Network (OCAN) or its members. Information shared should not be interpreted as medical advice or care. OCAN recommends consulting with a healthcare provider to address individual health needs.