Resource Details

Ways to Connect with Patients Who Have a Rising Body Mass Index

Year Developed: 2024

Resource Type: Archived Webinar.

Primary Audience: Clinicians Enabling Staff
Secondary Audience: C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.) PCAs

Language(s): English

Developed by: Renaye James Healthcare Advisors (RJHA) (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: Patients with elevated BMIs and a diagnosis of overweight or obesity often need support to assist with establishing healthy behaviors that extend beyond the patient-provider interactions. Connections with community resources and technological devices are examples of the support options available to patients in health centers. This webinar provides information on how health centers coordinate care with community food resources and community wellness centers. This training is in conjunction with HealthLeads.

Resource Details: Speakers also discuss using technology and devices to help patients self-manage their weight loss journey. These support services and devices are options for health centers to include in their BMI follow-up plans.

Resource Topic: Special and Vulnerable Populations

Resource Subtopic: Community, Health, and Housing Partnerships.

Keywords: Care Coordination, Chronic Diseases and Care, Patient Education, Health Risk and Behavior, Integrated Care, Nutrition, Prevention, Team-Based Care.