Graphic on a purple background reads: Black Women's Health Imperative, HealthyWomen: Reclaim Your Wellness. Intersections of weight stigma, mental wellbeing, and health disparities: considerations for policymakers. Webinar Tuesday, October 26, 2021 12:30-1:30 p.m. EDT

The Intersections of Weight Stigma, Mental Wellbeing & Health Disparities

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This briefing educates Congressional staff and others on the negative consequences of weight stigma in the U.S. and ways the organization is tackling this issue through their Reclaim Your Wellness campaign in partnership with the Black Women's Health Imperative.

Moderator:

  • Lesli Foster, Evening News Anchor WUSA 9

Panelists:

  • Dr. A. Janet Tomiyama, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology at UCLA
  • Dr. Natasha L. Burke PhD., Associate Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology at Fordham University
  • Patty Nece, J.D., Chair, Obesity Action Coalition
  • Dr. Nina Crowley, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program Coordinator, Medical University of South Carolina

This program was created with support from Novo Nordisk

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