Size-Inclusive Care

Every body deserves excellent health care!

At CHP, we are dedicated to personalized, compassionate health care for everyone, regardless of weight, shape, or size. Our Size-Inclusive Care option can provide you with the judgment-free space you need for better health.

You May Benefit from Size-Inclusive Care If You Have…

  • Avoided medical appointments due to weight concerns or fear of judgment by a healthcare provider.
  • Experienced depression or anxiety related to body size, shape, or weight.
  • Struggled with chronic dieting, exercise, or yo-yo dieting.
  • A poor relationship with food, movement, or body image.
  • Encountered weight/body shaming or bullying socially or professionally, impacting your self-esteem.

At CHP, our Size-Inclusive Care Providers…

  • Look beyond weight as an indicator of health
  • Recognize that weight stigma and stereotypes can have detrimental effects on individuals’ access to high-quality health care.
  • Reflect a holistic, collaborative approach to care for ‘every body’.
  • Consider our patients’ unique needs, preferences, and goals.

Services Offered

  • Group Medical Visits: Connect with people like you in a judgment-free group visit setting, led by our Size-Inclusive Care team.
  • Primary Care: Experienced and compassionate PCPs ready to address your overall health needs.
  • OB-GYN: Personalized, comprehensive care for all the stages of life, including reproductive health/family planning, prenatal care, obstetrics, gynecology.
  • Psychiatric care: Support for your mental and emotional well-being.
  • Nutrition: Clinical nutritionists help patients identify nutrition goals and promote a positive relationship with food and body.

Getting Started

For questions about Size-Inclusive Care at CHP, please contact Annie Schwartz, program coordinator, at sizeinclusivecare@chpberkshires.org

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Training Opportunities

Our multidisciplinary Size-Inclusive Care Committee at CHP is available to offer tailored training to your organization or providers on Size-Inclusive Care. Contact Annie Schwartz, MS RDN LDN, at aschwartz@chpberkshires.org.