Speaker(s): 

Colleen Barron, MS, RDN, LDN, Geisinger Staff - has nothing to disclose.
Samantha Cortese, MPS, RDN, LDN, CDCES, Geisinger Staff - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator:

Stacey Coolbaugh, Geisinger Staff - has nothing to disclose.

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 
  • Recognize weight bias and stigma- leads to avoidance or delay of care
  • Use respectful, person-first language- avoid stigmatizing or judgmental wording
  • Ask permission before discussing weight- this reduces defensiveness and builds trust
  • Demonstrate focus on health, not just weight- HAES- Health at Every Size
  • Improve trust and patient outcome

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests: 

The Planning Committee consisting of Stefanie Leader, DO, Stanley Martin, MD, Dan Dometita, DO, Malachi Courtney, MD, Eric Hossler, DO, Stacey Coolbaugh, RDN, and Donald Weider, PA-C have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 
 
Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session:

None

Session date: 
09/04/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Location: 
Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Danville, PA 17822
United States
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Add to calendar: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 CDR
  • 1.00 Participation Credit
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