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Welcome!

I am so glad you're here! The Weight of Wellness is designed to support pediatric healthcare providers and families navigating obesity treatment with Black female adolescents.

Here, it is understood that health journeys are incredibly complex and also heavily shaped by a person's culture, community, identity, and lived experiences.

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This space is designed to provide trustworthy information based on scholarly research.

Recommendations for engaging with providers as a family, as well as support for providers treating Black female patients.

Resources for your professional practice, family, and more!
Including:

Information on specific health needs to support healthcare providers (HCPs) & help families learn about obesity treatment in this population.

Strategies that consider Black adolescent experiences and center empowerment, respect, & culturally responsive care.

See below for more information on obesity trends & to learn more about why this topic matters.

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Learn more about Obesity - The Disease

Click HERE to explore information about obesity, a serious and often chronic health issue, and its classification as a disease by the American Medical Association.

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