Events

In an effort to engage various stakeholders in an open discussion about obesity, the STOP Obesity Alliance holds events year round. Previous events' speakers have included:

• Richard H. Carmona M.D., M.P.H., FACS, 17th U.S. Surgeon General (2002-2006), president of the non-profit Canyon Ranch Institute
• Dennis Rivera, Chair, SEIU Healthcare
• Tracey Moorhead, President & CEO, DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance
• LuAnn Heinen, Vice President, National Business Group on Health
• Louise Milone, Administrator, SEIU Healthcare Access Trust
• Jon Gabel, M.A., Senior Fellow, National Opinion Research Center
• Christine Ferguson, J.D., STOP Obesity Alliance Director; P.I. of The George Washington University's Department of Health Policy

Videos, sound clips and brief summaries are available below.

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(from right to left) Dr. Richard Carmona, STOP Obesity Alliance; Christine Ferguson, STOP Obesity Alliance; Louise Milone, SEIU Health Care Access Trust; Jon Gabel, National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago; Tracey Moorhead, DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance.

STOP Obesity Alliance Briefing Regarding Attitudes about Obesity in the Workplace and Potential Solutions

The STOP Obesity Alliance held a briefing at the National Press Club on May 22 to discuss findings from a national workplace survey that found employers are concerned about obesity-related health costs and the need to do more to support employees in preventing and reducing obesity. The briefing also addressed an obesity benefit designed by DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance that the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) may pilot for its employees and that will be evaluated for effectiveness.

For more information click here. | To see survey results click here.

STOP Obesity Alliance, Chair Dr. Richard H. Carmona, National Opinion Research Center Reveal Findings of Survey Showing Employer Concerns About Health, Financial Costs of Obesity

DMAA, SEIU to Present, Discuss One Available Workplace Solution

The STOP Obesity Alliance will reveal findings from a national survey that found employers are concerned about obesity-related health costs and the need to do more to support employees in preventing and reducing obesity. Related to this need, the STOP Obesity Alliance will discuss an obesity benefit designed by DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance that the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) may pilot for its employees and that will be evaluated for effectiveness. This effort supports a STOP Obesity Alliance policy recommendation for innovative approaches to preventing and managing overweight and obesity. It also typifies the kind of innovation that could help the country take a step forward in overcoming obesity.

WHEN: Thursday, May 22, 2008: 8:30 a.m. – Registration
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. – Survey Presentation/Panel Discussion

WHERE: National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Lisagor Room, Washington, D.C. 20045

SPEAKERS:
Richard Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, Health and Wellness Chair, STOP Obesity Alliance
Jon Gabel, M.A., senior fellow, National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago
Christine Ferguson, J.D., P.I., Director, STOP Obesity Alliance

PANELISTS:
Tracey Moorhead, President & CEO, DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance
Louise Milone, Administrator, SEIU Health Care Access Trust

Due to limited seating, please RSVP here.

STOP Obesity Alliance Sponsored Discussion on Obesity on Capitol Hill.
February 27, 2008
Reserve Officers Association

The STOP Obesity Alliance presented its newly-released policy recommendations to policymakers and the press at a briefing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, February 27th. The speakers at the event, SEIU Healthcare's Chair, Dennis Rivera and National Business Group on Health's Vice President, LuAnn Heinen presented the viewpoints of both labor and business on how obesity affects their industries. Both speakers highlighted how the STOP Obesity Alliance policy recommendations provide common ground for action.

To view coverage of this briefing, click here

Christine Ferguson on the Effects of Obesity on Healthcare Costs and Spending
February 15, 2008

In this audio clip the STOP Obesity Alliance Director Christine Ferguson is discussing the effects of the rise in obesity on American healthcare costs and spending. This discussion took place on a National Association of Hospitals and Public Health Systems conference call. Ferguson outlines the objectives of the STOP Obesity Alliance, including efforts to address and identify cultural biases around obesity and to cultivate a more favorable policy environment.

STOP Obesity Alliance Special Event
November 2, 2007
The George Washington University, Jack Morton Auditorium

Richard H. Carmona M.D., M.P.H., FACS, 17th U.S. Surgeon General (2002-2006) and President of Canyon Ranch Institute spoke about the U.S. obesity epidemic and the newly released report by The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services and the STOP Obesity Alliance at The George Washington University, Jack Morton Auditorium on November 2.

Key points of Dr. Carmona's speech are available here.

Highlights from Dr. Carmona's answers to audience questions are available here.

STOP Obesity Alliance 2nd Steering Committee Meeting
November 2, 2007
Washington, D.C.

"Obesity: What the Next President Should Do?" Forum
Organized by The Obesity Society and co-sponsored by George Washington School
of Public Health and Health Services and the STOP Obesity Alliance.

This event provides an immediate opportunity to talk about the issue of obesity and discuss a presidential roadmap to address the issue as the 2008 presidential campaign year is fast approaching.