NWR Youth Well-Being in a Digital Era

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, Huntley, IL


The rapid integration of digital technology into the daily lives of our youth has significantly changed the landscape of youth health and well-being. Increased screen exposure, social media engagement, and digital entertainment have been associated with shifts in mental health concerns, decreased physical activity, altered dietary behaviors and sleep patterns. Healthcare professionals increasingly encounter youth whose physical and psychological health is influenced by technology use and sedentary lifestyles. This 3.5 hour interdisciplinary CME conference will provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies to address the complex interplay between digital media exposure, nutrition, and physical activity in youth. Through evidence review and practical interventions, participants will gain tools to help patients and families establish healthy digital habits while promoting lifestyle behaviors that support optimal physical and mental health.

1. Recognize the impact of digital technology use on the physical, psychological, and social well-being of children and adolescents.
2. Apply evidence-based guidelines for healthy technology use among youth.
3. Analyze the relationship between digital media exposure, nutrition habits, and physical activity levels in pediatric populations.
4. Apply practical counseling strategies to help youth and families establish balanced technology use and healthier lifestyle behaviors.

There are no registration fees for this conference.

The meeting will take place at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital:

10400 Haligus Rd, Huntley, IL 60142
Foglia Conference Rooms - Lower level

On-site registration will be available.

Cancellations
Please send cancellation requests to Courtney Massaro at [email protected] at by Wednesday, June 10.

Please contact Courtney Massaro with any questions at [email protected].

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (3.50 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Feinberg School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a Continuing Education activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.