Obesity and Weight Management

Podcast: Obesity and Medical Weight Management   Evaluation and Credit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat35   Target Audience             This activity is targeted toward all physician providers.   Statement of Need Kentucky consistently ranks in the top 10 in the United States for obesity. According to Kentucky Health Facts, 32% of adults in Jefferson County are classified as obese. Providers should treat patients for obesity similar to other chronic conditions, thereby implementing protocols for diagnosis and treatment of obesity.   Objectives At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to: Define the diagnosis and classification of obesity. Describe effective weight management treatments for patients identified as overweight or obese.   Moderator Monalisa Tailor, M.D. Internal Medicine Norton Community Medical Associates   Speaker Kelley McIntyre, M.D. Internal Medicine Bariatric Medicine Specialist Norton Community Medical Associates   Moderator and Planner Disclosures  The moderator, speakers and planners for this activity have no relevant relationships to disclose.   Commercial Support  There was no commercial support for this activity.   Physician Credits American Medical Association   Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.   Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Resources for Additional Study  Measuring What Matters: Beyond Quality Performance Measures in Caring for Adults with Obesity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33180000/   The Most Undertreated Chronic Disease: Addressing Obesity in Primary Care Settings https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34297343/     Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.     Date of Original Release |January 2022 Course Termination Date | January 2024 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; (502) 446-5955 or [email protected]