Agenda

Highmark Childhood Obesity Summmit

Opening Session
Time	Event
7:30-8:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:15 a.m.	Welcome/Opening Remarks by Aaron A. Walton, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Highmark Inc. Introductory Remarks by Kenneth R. Melani, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, Highmark Inc.
Keynote Speaker
Time	Event
8:15-9:15 a.m.	John Page: The Unique Perspective on the Attitudes Parents and Children Have About Food
Designing a Healthy Community (2 Sessions)
Time	Event
9:30-10:30 a.m.	Session 1: "A Pittsburgh Case Study"
10:45-11:45 a.m.	Session 2: "Lessons from Elsewhere"
Mobilizing Your Community (2 Sessions)
Time	Event
9:30-10:30 a.m.	Session 1: "Activating the Community"
10:45-11:45 a.m.	Session 2: "Combat Childhood Obesity – the Socio-ecological Model"
Partnering with Healthcare (4 Sessions)
Time	Event
9:30-9:55 a.m.	Session 1: "Enhancing the Effectiveness of the Office Visit"
9:55-10:20 a.m.	Session 2: "The Physician Practice: Changes for Effective Patient Management"
10:20-10:45 a.m.	Session 3: "The Healthcare Professional as Community Change Agent"
10:45-11:45 a.m.	Session 4: Open Panel Discussion and Q&A
Promoting Healthy Schools (2 Sessions)
Time	Event
9:30-10:30 a.m.	Session 1: "School Policy Change – A Success Case Study"
10:45-11:45 a.m.	Session 2: "State Standards and Wellness Policy Implementation"
Professional Closing Session and Lunch
Time	Event
Noon-1:15 p.m.	Elizabeth Majestic: Strategies to Address Childhood Obesitey
Optional Session
Time	Event
1:30-4:00 p.m.	Middle Hill Tour

Continuing education credits are available for summit attendees.