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
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.