Listen "Episode 4: Finding the Path Together: The Overlap of PCOS and Eating Disorders"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Lisa Mowers, Provincial Practice Lead with Nutrition Services, sits down with Dr. Donna Vine, Professor of Human Nutrition and Academic Lead and Chair of Nutrition and Dietetics programs at the University of Alberta. We explore key aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome including:
• the connection between mental health and eating disorders
• why routine screening for disordered eating is essential
• new patient-centred pathways for more effective care
Dr. Vine shares her inspiring leadership of PCOS Together https://pcos.together.ualberta.ca/, a groundbreaking program advancing PCOS research, promoting health equity, and empowering better care. Tune in and discover how dietitians can make a powerful impact supporting clients with this complex condition.
Learn more:
• Provincial PCOS Primary Care Clinical Pathway
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/aph/if-aph-prov-pcos-primary-care-clinical-pathway.pdf
• Summary - Your Journey with PCOS - Patient Pathway
https://myhealth.alberta.ca/HealthTopics/pcos-pathway/Documents/pcos-pathway-summary.pdf
• Addressing a Possible Eating Disorder - Point of Care Reference
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-pocr-addressing-possible-eating-disorder.pdf
• the connection between mental health and eating disorders
• why routine screening for disordered eating is essential
• new patient-centred pathways for more effective care
Dr. Vine shares her inspiring leadership of PCOS Together https://pcos.together.ualberta.ca/, a groundbreaking program advancing PCOS research, promoting health equity, and empowering better care. Tune in and discover how dietitians can make a powerful impact supporting clients with this complex condition.
Learn more:
• Provincial PCOS Primary Care Clinical Pathway
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/aph/if-aph-prov-pcos-primary-care-clinical-pathway.pdf
• Summary - Your Journey with PCOS - Patient Pathway
https://myhealth.alberta.ca/HealthTopics/pcos-pathway/Documents/pcos-pathway-summary.pdf
• Addressing a Possible Eating Disorder - Point of Care Reference
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-pocr-addressing-possible-eating-disorder.pdf
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