Join us for the March KC HLC Quarterly Meeting

Date: March 18th, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Where: Kauffman Foundation Conference Center 4801 Rockhill Road Kansas City, MO 64110 - Troost Room

 

Obesity Medications in Pediatrics

Kick off 2026 with a look at today’s pediatric obesity medications and how they support healthier outcomes for children and teens.

Our featured speaker, Dr. Brooke Sweeney, is the Medical Director of Weight Management Services at Children’s Mercy Kansas City and a nationally recognized expert in pediatric obesity care. She is board certified in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics and Obesity Medicine and serves as a Professor at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine.

Dr. Sweeney’s work spans clinical care, research, and national leadership through the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight. Her expertise includes obesity pharmacotherapy, treatment for children with special needs or genetic obesity syndromes, and bariatric surgery for youth with severe obesity.

Her research focuses on:

• Current and emerging obesity medications

• Physiologic changes tied to weight loss

• Treatments for genetic obesity conditions

• Digital tools for home monitoring and engagement

• Pre‑ and post‑bariatric surgery support

• Transitioning youth from pediatric to adult care

This session is ideal for clinicians, community partners, and anyone committed to improving children’s health across the KC region. Expect practical insights and a forward‑looking discussion on the future of pediatric obesity treatment.