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Obesity Co-Morbidities: Not Just For Grownups Anymore (CURE Activity)

SOWEGA-AHEC, in partnership with Tift Regional Medical Center and the UGA College of Pharmacy, has developed CE/CME/ACPE opportunities for healthcare professionals. CURE Activities are presented by experienced practitioners who share cutting edge educational content.

Those interested in watching without receiving CE/CME/ACPE, the programs are FREE. Attendees requestingCE/CME/ACPE, must complete an evaluation and pay a nominal fee. 

Sponsor: Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center (SOWEGA AHEC)

Presenter: 
Stephanie Walsh, MD, MS, FAAP
Medical Director, Child Wellness
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Assistant Professor, Emory University

Session Description:
Dr. Stephanie Walsh shares details regarding the incidence obesity across the nation and within the borders of Georgia, trends in the incidence and the mortality rates of obesity. She discusses epidemiology of childhood obesity and the resulting complications from obesity. She shares primary care practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment options. 

Dr. Walsh provides information regarding the obesity relationship with insulin dependent and type II diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NFLD), hypertension, high cholesterol, obstructive sleep apnea and others health related. During the presentation, she describes the benefits of the mastered art of communication in the provider centered and patient centered format. 

Session Objectives: 
On completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  1. Define the epidemiology of childhood obesity and it’s resulting complications
  2. Discuss the pathophysiology of the most common comorbidities of childhood obesity
  3. Illustrate best practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment options for childhood obesity
  4. Demonstrate patient centered counseling techniques to promote healthy lifestyle change within the family structure






Registration Link: http://sowega-ahec-cure21a.eventbrite.com 
Evaluation Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CURE21Archived
Handouts: http://sowega-ahec.org/uploads/156_Handout.pdf 

Credits Available Until: 10.17.12

About Stephanie Walsh, MD, MS, FAAP
Dr. Stephanie Walsh is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics for the Emory University School of Medicine. She is the Medical Director of Child Wellness and a hospitalist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. She also serves in the Health 4 Life Clinic in Atlanta. 

Dr. Walsh graduated from the Medical College of Georgia, School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Emory University, School of Medicine. She completed her Master of Science degree in Exercise Science from Georgia State University. She is board certified in pediatric medicine. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

For additional speaker info: 
http://sowega-ahec.org/uploads/156_About_the_Speaker.pdf

Continuing Education:
This internet activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) through joint sponsorship of Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) and SOWEGA-AHEC. TRMC is accredited by MAG to provide continuing medical education to physicians. TRMC designates this internet activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 

SOWEGA-AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing COA. 
This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours. Activity # 2011-10B

Technology Requirements:
Participants registering for programs should have access to the following technology for best viewing and participation:

  • Personal computer with Macintosh or Windows with 512 MB of RAM
  • Broadband internet connection such as an office LAN, DSL, or cable modem
  • Phone next to personal computer (or speaker phone if multiple people are viewing)
  • Computer speakers (built-in or attached)
  • Latest version of Adobe Flash which can be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com/


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