Webinar:Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment of Childhood Obesity; What Does Success Look Like?

  • Event
  • Thursday, December 06, 2012
Details:
Date & Location:
December 6th, 2012 | 12:30-1:30 ET (11:30-12:30 CT)
Live-course delivered through an Internet-based webinar:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/582955985

Overview:
Looking for successful clinical models of care for childhood obesity? Join us to hear from two clinician teams who successfully helped their pediatric patient reach their weight-loss goals.

You should join this webinar if you are:
• A primary care provider or registered dietitian providing care to children between the ages of 3-18.
• Interested in hearing case studies describing how providers were able to fully engage their pediatric patients to achieve successful weight loss.
• Interested in learning how the Healthier Generation Benefit is used as a platform to deliver effective weight management care.

Speakers:
Michelle Hall, FNP and Penny Crumpton, RD LDN from Caswell Family Medical Center
Dr. John Moore, MD and Brooke Mercedes, RD, CSSD from Botetourt Pediatrics, Carilion Clinic Children’s Hospital
Features/Benefits:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to—
• Learn how to overcome barriers to successfully implementing weight-loss interventions to pediatric patients.
• Understand the goals of the Healthier Generation Benefit.
• Learn how the Healthier Generation Benefit relates to your practice and implementation through participating organizations.
• Learn how to use the Healthier Generation Benefit as a platform for reimbursement.

WSAND President

Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Welcome to the 2026-2027 membership year! As we look ahead, my focus is on strengthening the organizational structure of our Academy, supporting modernization and innovation within the field of dietetics, and fostering a strong, connected community of nutrition professionals across Washington.

This year, we hope to create more opportunities for collaboration, professional engagement, and meaningful connections at both the state and district levels. As our profession continues to evolve locally and nationally, we remain committed to supporting our members through education, advocacy, and community.

Please stay connected through our website, social media, and monthly e-blasts for updates, events, and opportunities to get involved. I am honored to serve in this role and look forward to working alongside all of you this year.

Ginger Hultin (2026-27 Washington State President)