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Optimizing Brain Health: A Primary Care Perspective

October 29, 2026 12:00pm EDT

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New England AETC

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Explore what brain health means and how primary care providers can support it through prevention and management of chronic conditions, including HIV. Participants will review the roles of nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and cardiovascular health, then explore strategies to support behavior change. The session includes brief mindfulness exercises for stress management, goal-setting to strengthen social connectedness, and identifying personal values to help motivate changes in diet and physical activity.

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Discuss the definition of brain health
Identify current preventative strategies for brain health
Review the contribution of chronic diseases, including HIV on brain health

Speakers

Philip A. Chan, MD, MS
Professor, Department of Medicine and School of Public Health
Brown University
Consultant Medical Director, Rhode Island Department of Health

Natalie Fenn, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry & Human Behavior
Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

For inquiries, contact [email protected]

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