BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//40.90.208.247//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.39// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN UID:ef80ff46-c330-475b-8594-a6887596fb62 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5f376377-693e-436b-903f-a21527892fd7 DTSTAMP:20260516T161457Z CATEGORIES:Partner Events CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:DETAILS \nEvent Title: Redefining Obesity Care: A Comprehensiv e Primary Care Workshop \nCategory: Partner Events \n\nDESCRIPTION \nThe Illinois Academy of Family Physicians invites all AAFP members to our one- day virtual workshop that equips primary care providers with essential ski lls and knowledge to effectively address obesity as a chronic disease. &nb sp\;Our multi-state faculty will provide up-to-date information and strate gies to help you help patients overcome one of the most challenging obstac les in achieving overall health and preventing diseases linked to overweig ht and obesity.\n\n\nPresented by:Christina Wells MD\, MPH\, MBA\, Dipl.AB LM\, DABOM \;&ndash\; Chair of IAFP&rsquo\;s Lifestyle Medicine MIG an d Vice-Chair of the AAFP Lifestyle Medicine MIG\n\n\nNaomi Parrella\, MD F AAFP\, Dipl.ABOM- Medical Director\, Center for Weight Loss &\; Lifesty le Medicine\, Rush University (Chicago)\n\n\nLauren Oshman\, MD\, MPH\, FA AFP &ndash\; University of Michigan Dept. of Family Medicine and Program D irector of the \;Michigan Collaborative for Type 2 Diabetes (MCT2D\n\n \nChristine Schultheiss\, MD &ndash\; University of Pennsylvania Perlman S chool of Medicine Department of Family Medicine and Community Health\n\n\n Daphne Smith\, PharmD - Director of Diversity\, Equity\, Engagement and In clusion in Department of Pharmacy Practice\, Clinical Assistant Professor/ Clinical Pharmacist at UIC College of Pharmacy (Chicago)\n\n\n \;\n\n \nWorkshop Features:\n\n\n\nComprehensive Training on the holistic managem ent of obesity\, covering diet\, exercise\, behavioral strategies\, pharma cotherapy\, and surgical options.\nPractical Skills Development using moti vational interviewing and shared decision-making techniques.\nGuideline Up dates to incorporate the latest evidence-based approaches.\n\n \;\n\n \nFree to attend! Elevate your practice and improve patient outcomes in ob esity care. Click here for more information and the link to register &ndas h\; www.iafp.com/obesitycare\n\n\n \;\n\n\nSupported by an educational grant from Eli Lilly \n DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T160000 SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:Redefining Obesity Care: A Comprehensive Primary Care Workshop TRANSP:OPAQUE BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Redefining Obesity Care: A Comprehensive Primary Care Workshop TRIGGER:-P1D END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR Events - Iowa Academy of Family Physicians
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June 2026

Indoor Air Quality Workshop for Healthcare Professionals
Indoor Air Quality Workshop for Healthcare Professionals Thursday, June 11 12:00 PM View event details
Iowa Cubs Member Meet-Up
Iowa Cubs Member Meet-Up Sunday, June 28 1:00 PM Principal Park View event details

September 2026

Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics- Third Annual Summit
Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics- Third Annual Summit Friday, September 18 12:30 PM The Graduate Hotel View event details

November 2026

2026 IAFP Annual Conference- November 12-13, 2026
2026 IAFP Annual Conference- November 12-13, 2026 Thursday, November 12 10:30 AM Prairie Meadows Conference Center View event details

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