In this episode Dr. Hassink is joined by Dr Stanley Sack, a pediatrician, and medical writer, out of Florida, who over the past several years has been thinking about how pediatricians in rural areas can support obesity prevention and treatment concerns. Dr Sack shares his passion for obesity prevention and care, as well as some of the successes and frustrations of working in a rural setting.

Related Resources:

• Dr Sack’s article in Rural Health Quarterly: Treating Obesity in Rural Children: Are there any solutions? (https://tinyurl.com/54drf6dt)

• Minimizing Telehealth Technology Barriers in Rural and Underserved Communities (https://tinyurl.com/mr27bvka)