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IAFP Webinars Past Webinar Recordings available on IAFP Education YouTube Channel UPCOMING:Adult Immunization Update - New recommendations and Overcoming barriers & hesitancy Presented by: Corinne Kohler, MD, FAAFP, Promise Healthcare, Champaign and Safiya McNeese-Ruffin, MD, FAAFP, Associate Program Director SIU Alton Family Medicine Residency Program, Director of SIU Alton Family Medicine Obstetrics & Women's Health Learning Objectives: - Analyze CDC guidelines and information on specific vaccines to best serve adult populations - Utilize the I-CARE vaccination registry and other resources to increase vaccination coverage - Recognize barriers to vaccination and construct tactics to overcome them in your practice - Implement communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy, misconceptions, and concerns with patients Funding for this activity was made possible by funds received from the Office of Disease Control, through the Illinois Department of Public Health. What to Say Healthcare - Discussing weight and food in pediatric settings Wednesday September 11, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm CT Sponsored by WithAll Register for free Objectives Empower Healthcare Providers: Equips pediatricians, family medicine physicians, and registered dieticians with the skills to navigate conversations about body image, nutrition, and weight in a compassionate and supportive manner. Enhance Early Intervention: Foster an understanding of the signs of disordered eating and eating disorders, emphasizing the role of healthcare providers in early detection and early intervention. Combat Weight Stigma: Raise awareness about the harmful effects of weight stigma and how healthcare providers can avoid perpetuating stigma in clinical practice. Presented by Lesley Williams, MD, Lesley Williams, MD is a family medicine physician with a specialty interest in integrated physical and mental health at the Mayo Clinic. Her clinical focus includes the promotion of weight-inclusive care; comprehensive medical consultations for eating disorder patients; partnering with patients to reach their individual health and wellness goals; empowering patients to understand their illness and advocate for their healthcare needs, and more. In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Williams is active in research and education as well as providing mentorship to medical students. She also authors expert content on topics involving eating disorders, diversity & inclusivity promotion, and stigma prevention in healthcare. About Us WithAll is a nonprofit working to preempt eating disorders by empowering adult role models to foster healthy conversations about food and body with the children in their lives. Our work is driven by the knowledge that the right words at the right time can change the course of a young person's life. CME statement The AAFP has reviewed What to Say Healthcare, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of approval is from 12/01/2023 to 12/01/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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