OWH Webinar: Let’s Talk About It: Eating Disorders, Stigma, and Empowered Recovery

Event Start Date: February 29, 2024 - 1:00 PM EDT
Event End Date: February 29, 2024 - 3:00 PM EDT

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Join the Office on Women’s Health (OWH) on Thursday, February 29th, from 1 – 3 P.M. ET for their 2024 National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) webinar highlighting the latest data, disparities for underserved and underrepresented populations, and best practices in providing quality care for diverse communities. Attendees will hear from subject matter experts in the field and individuals with lived experience as they dive into the latest eating disorder considerations for individuals, loved ones, and healthcare professionals. This webinar is free and open to the public. 

OWH is honored to share that the Assistant Secretary for Health, Admiral Rachel L. Levine, will provide opening remarks at the event and welcome participants to this important discussion. 

Webinar presenters include: 

  • Christine M. Peat, Ph.D., FAED, LP – Associate Professor and Director, National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders at UNC Chapel Hill  
  • Johanna Kandel – Founder and CEO, National Alliance on Eating Disorders  
  • Amy Egbert, Ph.D. – Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut 
  • Schuyler Bailar (he/him) – Educator, Author, and Advocate 
  • Sarah Fischer, Ph.D. – Associate Professor, George Mason University  
  • Denise Wilfley, Ph.D. – Professor and Director, Center for Healthy Weight and Wellness at Washington University

You may also watch the webinar in real time on the HHS Live Streaming Channel if the webinar account reaches its attendee capacity.

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