Speakers: Becky Adams, DrPH, RD, LD, CDCES
During this webinar, you will learn to identify key Social Determinants of Health that directly influence the prevalence and management of chronic diseases, emphasizing the roles of housing, nutrition, and access to healthcare; develop and propose targeted interventions that leverage SDOH insights to improve chronic disease outcomes in diverse populations, focusing on evidence-based practices and community partnerships; evaluate the impact of integrating SDOH-focused strategies into healthcare systems on the management and prevention of chronic diseases, with an aim to formulate scalable and sustainable health policies.
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Becky Adams, DrPH, RD, LD, CDCES
Dr. Becky Adams is the Diabetes Section Chief and Partnership and Policy Director for the Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Branch the Arkansas Department of Health. She has a DrPH in Public Health Leadership from the UAMS Faye Boozman College of Public Health and an MPH from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Dr. Adams is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist. She has held various leadership positions in state and national associations. She received the Association of State and Territorial Public Health Nutrition Directors’ 2013 Excellence in Advocacy Award, 2017 Excellence in Association Work Award and 2019 Outstanding Leadership for the Obesity Prevention Nutrition Council. In 2018, she received the Arkansas Public Health Association’s Tom T. Ross Award. Interests include primary prevention of chronic disease and lifestyle change through policy and environmental change to improve quality of life.
