Introducing the MD Weight Neutral Providers Network
Supporting Marylanders in finding compassionate, weight-neutral, HAES-aligned healthcare providers.
Welcome.
We created this network out of a shared frustration with the barriers that we, and the clients we serve, face when trying to find mental and physical healthcare that is not rooted in weight stigma and anti-fat bias.
Our goal is to connect individuals with providers who are actively committed to delivering weight-neutral, Health at Every Size® (HAES)-aligned care. We seek providers who are continually working to reduce harm, challenge weight bias, and offer compassionate, evidence-informed care to people of all body sizes.
Our Values
We believe every person deserves healthcare that is evidence-informed and free from weight stigma. We are committed to connecting individuals with multi-disciplinary providers who prioritize compassionate, weight-neutral care and who strive to create environments where people of all body sizes feel valued and supported.
“We need a world that insists upon safety and dignity for all of us—not because we are beautiful, healthy, blameless, exceptional, or beyond reproach, but because we are human beings.”
— Aubrey Gordon, What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat