This activity will review the prevalence of obesity in different populations and its role in the development of chronic disease. It will discuss the effects of bias, discrimination, and health disparities on the development and treatment of obesity. Importantly, it will educate participants about the benefits of a multi-modal collaborative treatment approach to mitigate contributing factors to obesity and address challenges in access to care that can influence obesity-related health outcomes in certain communities.

Activity description To promote diversity and cultural competence in health care providers, help decrease barriers and achieve the goal of trust and successful communication in end-of-life care in interracial settings, an assessment of patients' values, beliefs and preferences are needed

Throughout these activities, faculty will discuss the keys to optimize the management/benefits of individuals with cancer. Participants will hear about current topics and exciting advances in the field of oncology.

This activity focuses on the physiological processes that occur in obesity and cause fundamental changes in neurocircuitry that impact mental and physical health, sleep, aging, and the experience of pain. Participants will examine the cycle of obesity and how bias, stigma, discrimination, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) negatively contribute to these mental and physical effects.