Beyond BMI: Unraveling the Complexities of Weight, Stigma, and Care

Beyond BMI: Unraveling the Complexities of Weight, Stigma, and Care

This workshop is sponsored by the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC) in collaboration with NAU's Center for Health Equity Research.

By Center for Health Equity Research

Date and time

Saturday, June 8 · 9am - 2pm MST

Location

1200 N Beaver St

1200 North Beaver Street Flagstaff, AZ 86001

About this event

  • 5 hours

This is a free hybrid workshop sponsored by the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC) in collaboration with NAU's Center for Health Equity Research (CHER).


Workshop Overview:

Join world renowned speakers who will address the complex interplay between adiposity, weight stigma, and their impact on disease risk factors. Topics include BMI's history and its misuse, the limitations of using weight as a proxy for health, approaching the topic of weight with your patients, and the health implications of weight stigma, and body oppression. We'll address the intersection of culture and weight, shedding light on racial and ethnic challenges. This conference aims to foster a greater understanding and application of weight-inclusive paradigms, which promote more compassionate, evidence-based healthcare practices for all. A panel of allied health professionals will share their experiences and strategies for addressing weight concerns with their clients while minimizing shame and judgment.


Guest Speakers:

TBD


Additional Information:

  • Workshop is in McGee Auditorium at the Flagstaff Medical Center
  • Check in begins at 8:30am (Arizona Time)
  • Lunch and refreshments will be provided
  • Parking is available in Parking Garage for additional fee

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Center for Health Equity Research

CHER and the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC) offer an annual series of workshops aimed at building the capacity of local, tribal, and state agencies; healthcare delivery organizations; and non-governmental organizations to engage in meaningful research related to health disparities.

Selection of topics for the ABRC Education Series workshops has been driven by community input, and workshops are typically developed and co-presented with community partners who are most knowledgeable about workshop subjects. Attendance and engagement have been high, and have led to numerous ongoing partnerships and further research.