Pediatric Grand Rounds - 12/8/2022 - THE CULTURAL BURDEN OF OBESITY: OBESITY IN CHILDREN OF IMMIGRANT FAMILIES

Thursday, December 8, 2022, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Dana Center Auditorium and/or online, Portland, ME

December 8, 2022  (9:00 – 10:00) - REGISTRATION IN ADVANCE IS REQUIRED

“THE CULTURAL BURDEN OF OBESITY: OBESITY IN CHILDREN OF IMMIGRANT FAMILIES”


PRESENTED BY:

SARAH DiBRIGIDA, MD, PGY-3 Pediatric Resident
The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center

LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THIS PRESENTATION:

- Discuss the epidemiology of obesity in children from families who have immigrated to the United States and how this compares to the US average
- Examine the factors that may contribute to disparities in rates of obesity among these populations
- Review the prevalence of obesity in our MMP Pediatric Resident Clinic and discuss how these rates correspond to immigration status
- Discuss what strategies can be used to mitigate disparities and what is being done here in Maine to address the need (including Healthy Habits clinic and my CATCH grant project to provide written Healthy Habits materials to families with low-English proficiency)

 

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6xqtFsxkS86SWR1IICQBkg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

You can go to our VIMEO page, BBCH Pediatric Grand Rounds 2022-2023 and see recordings of the Pediatric Grand Rounds presentations:  https://vimeo.com/showcase/9182157

You can go to our VIMEO page, BBCH Pediatric Grand Rounds 2021-2022 and see recordings of the Pediatric Grand Rounds presentations:  https://vimeo.com/showcase/8920680

CME Credit will be available for one year after the live presentation.

1. The healthcare team will explore and discuss topics relevant to the care of children.
2. Examine the factors that may contribute to disparities in rates of obesity among these populations
3. Review the prevalence of obesity in our MMP Pediatric Resident Clinic and discuss how these rates correspond to immigration status
4. Discuss the epidemiology of obesity in children from families who have immigrated to the United States and how this compares to the US average
5. Discuss what strategies can be used to mitigate disparities and what is being done here in Maine to address the need (including Healthy Habits clinic and my CATCH grant project to provide written Healthy Habits materials to families with low-English proficiency)

In support of improving patient care, Maine Medical Center (MMC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. MMC can accredit continuing education activities with the following credit types: Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE), Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), and American Psychological Association (APA). Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs) 

DISCLOSURE:
All planners, faculty, and other in control of the content of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (i.e., commercial organizations).

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (1.00 hours), IPCE - Interprofessional Continuing Education (1.00 hours), ASWB - Social Work (1.00 hours), ACPE - Pharmacy (1.00 hours), APA (American Psychological Association) (1.00 hours), AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants) Live Activity (1.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

MaineHealth adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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12/8/2022 9:00:00 AM	Pediatric Grand Rounds - 12/8/2022 - THE CULTURAL BURDEN OF OBESITY: OBESITY IN CHILDREN OF IMMIGRANT FAMILIES 12/8/2022 9:00:00 AM 12/8/2022 10:00:00 AM 15 Dana Center Auditorium and/or online False MM/DD/YYYY	Pediatric Grand Rounds - 12/8/2022 - THE CULTURAL BURDEN OF OBESITY: OBESITY IN CHILDREN OF IMMIGRANT FAMILIES December 8, 2022  (9:00 – 10:00) - REGISTRATION IN ADVANCE IS REQUIRED “THE CULTURAL BURDEN OF OBESITY: OBESITY IN CHILDREN OF IMMIGRANT FAMILIES” PRESENTED BY: SARAH DiBRIGIDA, MD, PGY-3 Pediatric Resident The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THIS PRESENTATION: - Discuss the epidemiology of obesity in children from families who have immigrated to the United States and how this compares to the US average - Examine the factors that may contribute to disparities in rates of obesity among these populations - Review the prevalence of obesity in our MMP Pediatric Resident Clinic and discuss how these rates correspond to immigration status - Discuss what strategies can be used to mitigate disparities and what is being done here in Maine to address the need (including Healthy Habits clinic and my CATCH grant project to provide written Healthy Habits materials to families with low-English proficiency)   Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6xqtFsxkS86SWR1IICQBkg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You can go to our VIMEO page, BBCH Pediatric Grand Rounds 2022-2023 and see recordings of the Pediatric Grand Rounds presentations:  https://vimeo.com/showcase/9182157 You can go to our VIMEO page, BBCH Pediatric Grand Rounds 2021-2022 and see recordings of the Pediatric Grand Rounds presentations:  https://vimeo.com/showcase/8920680 CME Credit will be available for one year after the live presentation. Location: Dana Center Auditorium and/or online Specialties: Pediatrics, Nursing, Social Worker