Name
C02 - Building an Integrated Nutrition Program in Pediatric Primary Care
Date & Time
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Location Name
Grand B (4th Floor)
Description

Pediatric primary care is uniquely positioned to address nutrition as a foundational driver of lifelong health, yet few practices have fully integrated sustainable nutrition services into routine care. This presentation will share a practical, interdisciplinary roadmap for launching and scaling a pediatric nutrition program within a busy primary care setting. Attendees will learn strategies for engaging clinical teams, designing efficient workflows, aligning reimbursement and value-based revenue, and demonstrating patient impact. Real-world lessons will highlight common barriers, solutions, and measurable outcomes.

Speakers
Yun Boylston, MD
MoRhonda Foxx, CMA
Ashley Garrison, MS, RD, LDN
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Innovations, Pediatrics, Team-based care
Session Type
Concurrent
Articulate the evidence-based rationale for how an integrated nutrition program improved patient-centered care and health outcomes.
Recognize the financial and clinical challenges in establishing and sustaining an integrated nutrition program.
Identify 3 actionable takeaways that can be implemented now within their clinic or practice to strengthen patient care and/or interdisciplinary teamwork.

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