Searching for Young People to Inspire Healthy Living!
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a non-profit organization founded by the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for young people excited to share their commitment to healthy living and inspire their friends, families, schools and communities to take action and help stop childhood obesity.
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.
Alliance Co-Sponsors Advocacy Forum at Obesity 2010
October 8th, 2010
The STOP Obesity Alliance co-sponsored the Advocacy Forum, “Health Reform – Getting Serious About Obesity” at The Obesity Society’s 28th Annual Scientific Meeting, Obesity 2010, in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 8-12. The Advocacy Forum was from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8 and panelists, including Alliance Director Christine Ferguson, discussed the implications of health reform for obesity research and treatment and defined the essential role for engaging The Obesity Society in obesity policy development. Click here for more information about the Advocacy Forum and here to view the program for Obesity 2010.
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