AKEDA provides help and inspires

hope by engaging our diverse communities

in education, advocacy, and support for Alaskans affected by eating disorders. 

Engaging Providers with Essential Eating Disorder Training

On-Site Training in Dillingham with Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (BBAHC)

As part of our ongoing eating disorders training with the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (BBAHC), AKEDA, along with Dr. Margaret Carlson Cosentino, provided in-person training for BBAHC staff in Dillingham on May 16th and 17th. 

Over the past few months, our training program has successfully engaged various providers. The diabetes team, in particular, reported that the training reshaped their views on body image and led to increased patient screenings for eating disorders. This has fostered closer collaboration with the behavioral health team, enhancing support for patients. As a result, previously overlooked patients have been identified and connected with the necessary resources for their recovery journey.

Image 1: Members of the BBAHC Diabetes Wellness Program in attendance at the May training.

Image 2: Dr. Margaret Carlson Cosentino presenting to BBAHC providers in May.

Image 3: Dr. Margaret Carlson Cosentino on-site in Dillingham.

In-person attendees for the Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) training with psychiatrist Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar.

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Training Success!

On June 5th, AKEDA hosted a hybrid training event on Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) with psychiatrist Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar from the Eating Recovery Center. It was an incredibly informative and engaging presentation focused on ARFID as well its co-occurrence in individuals who are neurodivergent and individuals with trauma. 

We were thrilled to have 37 providers attend in-person and virtually, representing our state from Juneau all the way to Nome!