Weight-Loss Injections: Facts, Myths, and Community Education**
Weight-loss injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro have generated both interest and misinformation in many communities. This interactive workshop will provide promotoras and promotores with practical, evidence-based information about how these medications work, who may benefit, potential side effects, and realistic expectations. Through hands-on demonstrations, role-playing, and group discussion, participants will learn to address myths, reduce stigma, and confidently support community members with culturally responsive health education and guidance.
- Describe how GLP-1 weight-loss medications work, including their effects on appetite, fullness, and digestion.
- Identify the benefits, common side effects, safety considerations, and nutritional needs associated with GLP-1 medications, including the importance of an appropriate nutrition plan.
- Apply communication strategies to distinguish myths from facts, address misinformation, and respond to community questions about weight-loss injections.
**This workshop will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation.