Calgary West Central Primary Care Network

Enhance your approach to eating disorders in primary care

May 8, 2026

Enhance your approach to eating disorders in primary care

May 8, 2026

Thursday, June 11 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Virtual

 

Build confidence in identifying and managing eating disorders.

 

Join us for a 90-minute CME Connect webinar, Managing Eating Disorders in Primary Care.

Jennie Mendoza, RNBN, will share her clinical expertise in identifying, diagnosing, and managing eating disorders in primary care. Drawing on 15 years of experience across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency psychiatric settings, Jennie will provide practical insights to support early intervention and ongoing care.

You’ll also receive a practical overview of two organizations, the Silver Linings Foundation and the Lionheart Foundation, highlighting available supports and resources.

Registration is open to physician members and their clinic staff.

Register to tap into their expertise


Session takeaways:

  • Identify and diagnose eating disorders in primary care using validated screening tools
  • Recognize key physical and psychological signs, symptoms, and common comorbidities
  • Understand suicide risk in patients with eating disorders
  • Apply evidence-informed strategies for monitoring and management in primary care
  • Review the role of pharmacologic treatments in care

Jennie Mendoza, RNBN, bio:

Jennie brings 15 years of dedicated experience in the field of eating disorders, driven by a deep passion for supporting individuals on their path to recovery. Her clinical background as a registered nurse spans inpatient care, day treatment programs, and outpatient services, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of the continuum of care.

She currently serves as Director of Recovery Navigation with the Silver Linings Foundation, while also practicing as a registered nurse in Psychiatric Emergency Services at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Jennie is in the final stages of completing her master’s nurse practitioner program.

Don’t miss out: Register today