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STOP Obesity Alliance April E-Newsletter
Dear Reader,
Every day, parents and other caregivers are confronted with myriad questions and situations that not only are challenging and unanticipated, but for which they are unprepared.
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A Legislative Low-Down on Obesity and the States
Webinar Examined State Trends & Upcoming Issues on Obesity & Related Chronic Diseases
The STOP Obesity Alliance hosted a webinar on Tuesday, December 6, in which experts discussed state legislative activities related to obesity and weight-related chronic disease that could signal broader trends in the future. Click here to view the webinar.
17th U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona Introduces New Policy Recommendation from STOP Obesity Alliance; Emphasizes Fitness as a Measure of Health
June 16th, 2011
What: Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, Health and Wellness Chairperson of the STOP Obesity Alliance and 17th U.S. Surgeon General hosts national webinar introduced the STOP Obesity Alliance’s newest policy recommendation formed by consensus among leading health care organizations. The group added a fitness recommendation to its list of policies for public and private sector decision makers.
Who:
- Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, Health and Wellness Chairperson, STOP Obesity Alliance, 17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002-2006)
- Christine Ferguson, JD, Director, STOP Obesity Alliance and Professor, The George Washington University
- Adrian Hutbert, PhD, Vice President for Exercise Is Medicine
- Laurie Whitsel, Director of Policy Research, American Heart Association
- LuAnn Heinen, Vice President, National Business Group on Health
- Chris Boyce, CEO, Virgin HealthMiles
Why: The STOP Obesity Alliance’s five policy recommendations provide policy makers with specific, research-based guidelines for crafting obesity policies designed to improve health by 1) redefining success, 2) encouraging innovation, 3) addressing and reducing stigma, 4) broadening the research agenda and 5) encouraging physical fitness.
STOP Obesity Alliance Steering Committee members developed the recommendations by consensus and they reflect input of the diverse coalition of organizations that comprise the broader membership.
When: Thursday, June 16, 10:00 am – 11:30 am ET
Missed it?: Click here to view the webcast or click here to view the slides.
The Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance receives funding from founding sponsor, sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC and supporting sponsor, Allergan, Inc.
Upcoming Events
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A Legislative Low-Down on Obesity and the States
Alliance Director Speaks at Alliance for Health Reform Briefing
Alliance and NEDA Host “Pounds and Policy: Effectively Communicating About Weight and Health”
Alliance Clinical Advisor at Live Well DC! Summit
Alliance Co-sponsors National Association of Community Health Centers’ Policy & Issues Forum
Alliance Director Christine Ferguson Participated in “F as in Fat” Panel
Alliance to Participate in Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Obesity Panel