Sarah Westen, PhD invited to speak at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 2024 Clinical Update Conference

Westen Headshot croppedCongratulations to CHP’s Sarah Westen, Ph.D., on her invitation to speak at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 2024 Clinical Update Conference on February 2-4 in Orlando, Florida.

Leaders in diabetes care from around the world will attend. Dr. Westen will speak on the implementation of the ADA’s newly released 2024 Standards of Care in Diabetes and showcase a video project (linked below) on strategies to improve patient-centered care in the clinic setting.

The goals of Dr. Westen’s presentation include:

• Promote awareness of PHHP faculty involvement in international initiatives to reduce health-related stigma in diabetes.

• Discuss elements of inclusive language and effective communication in the clinic settings.

• Learn strategies to implement practical strategies to promote inclusivity and behavioral change in clinic settings.

Viewing Links

Promoting Inclusive Language in the Diabetes Clinic Environment Video Series:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7w2f4Xy5xYoaxgPw5UUQkYIMF0Fj01um

Event Program:

https://clinicalupdate.diabetes.org/sites/clinicalupdate/files/2024-01/ADA_CUC24_Conference%20Agenda.pdf