VNPA 2023 Conference: Session Spot Light: Friday Concurrent: Change Your Lenses: Weight Bias and Obesity Stigma - Kimberley Sampson MD, FACOG, DABOM

Change Your Lenses: Weight Bias and Obesity Stigma  -  Kimberley Sampson MD, FACOG, DABOM

Weight stigma is a key aspect of the lived experience of individuals with obesity, and adversely affects health.  

Despite the increased attention on the obesity epidemic and its association with severe health risks, obesity remains a significant driver of preventable chronic disease and healthcare cost, weight discrimination continues to increase and is commonly encountered across health care systems, from ancillary staff through to providers. 

Healthcare professionals have a clear role in identification assessment and management of those at risk from obesity and in providing effective prevention and treatment interventions. This includes implementing strategies that motivate all patients to participate in health care. One technique is being conscious of the existence of obesity biases and its impact on patients with obesity. Learn to identify your bias, apply concepts to practice and discuss and implement strategies for change.

Kimberley Sampson, MD, FACOG, DABOM is a Board-certified OB/GYN and Obesity Medicine Physician at Dartmouth Health.

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Join fellow nurse practitioners on Thursday and Friday, April 27-28, 2023 for the Vermont Nurse Practitioner's 30th Annual Conference; gain valuable CE credits, interact with your peers, visit vendors, and enjoy all of this at the beautiful Essex Resort in Essex Vermont. The room block at the Essex expires 3/31, register for the conference today to get your link for the VNPA special rooms at $119/night before they are no longer available!

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