WCM-Q experts address community health in latest ‘Health and YOU’ webinar series
Left to right – Dr. Amal Khidir, Dr. Moune Jabre, Dr. Mai Mahmoud, Dr. Tariq Chukir, Mr. Farhan Aziz, and Dr. Sohaila Cheema
In the latest installments of the Health and YOU: Community Wellness Series, organized by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), experts from the college addressed key community health issues.
Associate professor of pediatrics Dr. Amal Khidir presented a webinar focused on the benefits and risks of social media for children and teenagers. During the session, she discussed the impact of social media on the health and development of young individuals, as well as policies, guidelines, and recommendations for parents and healthcare providers.
In another session, Dr. Moune Jabre, assistant professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology, provided essential tips and practical advice to empower new mothers, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed for a healthy and fulfilling postpartum journey.
Dr. Mai Mahmoud, assistant dean for faculty affairs, associate professor of teaching in medicine, and director of student academic advising, gave a presentation on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common cause of chronic abdominal pain. She covered its symptoms, management strategies, and other potential causes of chronic pain.
Assistant professor of medicine Dr. Tariq Chukir explored common misconceptions and evidence-based truths about obesity in his webinar, while Mr. Farhan Aziz, director of admissions, highlighted the importance of stress management and suggested various coping mechanisms.
Lastly, Dr. Sohaila Cheema, associate professor of clinical population health sciences and assistant dean at IPH, delivered a presentation on the science of walking and its numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Speaking about the broader goals of the IPH community series, Dr. Cheema said: “This series focuses on common health topics facing the community. By equipping individuals and groups with important health-related information, we are essentially empowering them to take control of their health.”
Dr. Ravinder Mamtani, professor of population health sciences and vice dean for population health and lifestyle medicine at WCM-Q, and professor of medicine at the Center for Global Health, said: “We are committed to raising awareness and understanding of prevalent health conditions. With that in mind, I sincerely thank all our experts for sharing their valuable knowledge and insight. We are sincerely grateful.”
The IPH regularly organizes health education webinars, where experts address common health topics facing communities around the world. The webinars are open to the public.