Join the Movement to Transform Childhood Health in Louisiana Ready to make a lasting impact?
Join public health leaders, healthcare professionals, educators, community advocates, and changemakers from across the state at the 2025 Childhood Obesity Conference, hosted by LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
Back by popular demand and powered by the Greaux Healthy initiative, this year’s conference marks the return of Louisiana’s leading convening on childhood obesity prevention and treatment.
You’ll gain fresh insights, actionable tools, and powerful connections to help drive healthier outcomes for children and families in your community.
Be the reason kids Greaux Healthy. Register today and be part of the solution.
Why Attend?
- Earn up to 7.5 CMEs while gaining practical tools and insights to support healthier futures for Louisiana’s children.
- 3.5 CMEs available for the Pre-Conference Motivational Interviewing Workshop
- 4 CMEs available for the full-day conference
- Pending accreditation from the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Network with experts and peers across disciplines who are passionate about child health and wellness.
- Engage in dynamic sessions that explore the latest research, community-based interventions, and clinical best practices.
Who Should Attend?
The 2025 Childhood Obesity Conference is designed for professionals and advocates who are passionate about improving child health and wellness. This event is ideal for:
- Public Health Practitioners: Gain insights into scalable, evidence-based strategies for community health improvement.
- Physicians & Pediatricians: Learn the latest clinical approaches to preventing and managing childhood obesity.
- Nurses & Allied Health Professionals: Enhance your toolkit with practical interventions and earn continuing education credits.
- Dietitians & Nutritionists: Explore the latest in nutritional science and counseling techniques to support healthy growth in children.
- Social Workers & Counselors: Understand the behavioral and social dimensions of childhood obesity and how to support families effectively.
- Community & Nonprofit Leaders: Connect with like-minded organizations and explore collaborative solutions.
- Policy Makers & Advocates: Understand the challenges and opportunities for policy-driven change.
Whether you work in healthcare, education, or community outreach, this conference offers valuable knowledge, networking, and tools to help you Be the Reason Kids Greaux Healthy.
Bonus Opportunity:
Kick off your experience with a Pre-Conference Motivational Interviewing Workshop on Thursday, October 2, 2025. This is a hands-on session designed to enhance your communication skills and effectiveness in behavior change counseling.