2024 Clinical Quality Symposium

All attendees are welcome to join us for food and beverages in The Morey Room before the conference begins.

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Childhood hunger leaves lasting scars that extend far beyond empty stomachs. This keynote address will explore the profound long-term health impacts of childhood food insecurity, drawing from both experiences and scientific research. The presentation will delve into how early hunger can lead to chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, depression, obesity, and anxiety. Attendees will hear a compelling story that highlights the behavioral changes surrounding food consumption resulting from childhood hunger. The session will also address the stigma associated with food insecurity and provide actionable insights for health care providers on supporting patients with a history of childhood hunger. Join us to understand the deep-rooted effects of early food scarcity and to discover ways to break the cycle of hunger for future generations.

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Mind Matters: Exploring Poverty’s Influence on the Brain

As we begin to understand trauma's effects on the body, living in poverty emerges as a key factor impacting the brain and overall health. Join me to explore how poverty affects brain function, supported by the latest research. Mind Matters will provide new insights into the relationship between poverty and health. Attendees will learn about these impacts, increase their awareness, and leave with strategies to integrate into their work for greater awareness.

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During this 90-minute session, primary care providers will explore the foundational principles of weight-inclusive care in the prevention and management of chronic diseases. This session aims to shift the focus from a weight-centric paradigm to a more comprehensive approach that considers social determinants of health, disordered eating patterns, and other major risk factors for chronic conditions. Participants will unpack the historical context of antifat bias and how it predates the medicalization of fatness. With the help of facilitators Patrilie and Esther, session participants will be guided through real-world examples and discussions of how weight stigma negatively impacts health outcomes. Finally, the session will dive deeper into three chronic conditions: hypertension, renal disease, and diabetes, where participants will learn how to apply a weight-inclusive lens to counseling and education. Participants will leave with practical strategies for providing equitable and compassionate care to higher-weight patients. 

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Incorporate care coordination programs in health care settings to assist patients in improving and managing their hypertension.  One program that will be discussed is the New Hampshire Healthy Lives Heart program, which allows patients to work with Community Health Workers in addition to their provider and clinical teams and receive health coaching services and access to various healthy behavior programs, all of which will help them take positive steps in managing this and other chronic diseases.

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This presentation will focus on treatment planning for common presentations to primary care of mental health exacerbations, including brief psychotherapy approached, medication management, and care coordination.

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Transition to Terrace Ballroom for Snacks and Plenary

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Poor nutrition drives morbidity, mortality, and healthcare spending in the US, causing about 10,000 deaths weekly. Those with lower incomes, in rural areas, and from marginalized racial and ethnic groups are most affected, highlighting the need for nutrition-focused health equity. Despite its importance, nutrition is often overlooked in healthcare. The “Food is Medicine” (FIM) movement integrates food-based interventions to treat and prevent disease. This session will explore FIM approaches like produce prescriptions, medically tailored groceries, and meals, emphasizing clinical applications and funding.

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