Weight stigma in healthcare is a significant and often overlooked public health issue, with documented impacts on the quality of care, patient trust, and health outcomes. Experiences of bias and discrimination in clinical settings can discourage individuals from seeking care and contribute to broader health inequities.
In this HUP webinar, Dr. Ginny Ramseyer Winter will share insights from her research on weight stigma in healthcare, examining how stigma operates as a barrier to equitable care. The presentation will explore both structural and interpersonal drivers of stigma, as well as opportunities to advance more inclusive, patient-centered approaches to healthcare delivery.
This webinar will be of interest to public health professionals, healthcare providers, policymakers, researchers, and others working to advance health equity and improve patient experiences across systems.
Presenter Bio
Ginny Ramseyer Winter, PhD, is a researcher focused on weight stigma and health equity. Her work examines how bias in healthcare settings shapes patient experiences and outcomes, with the goal of informing more just and inclusive practices across clinical and public health systems.