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.
Christine Ferguson Speaks at the Fourth Annual Chronic Care and Prevention Congress
May 13th, 2010
STOP Obesity Alliance Director Christine Ferguson participated in the World Congress Fourth Annual Chronic Care and Prevention Congress May 11-13, 2010 in Alexandra, Va. Ferguson discussed the role of primary care and primary care providers in treating obesity, and incentives for the prevention of obesity in a one-hour session at the event.
Webcast from the STOP Obesity Alliance March 16 Primary Care Briefing
April 19th, 2010
The STOP Obesity Alliance hosted a discussion on the important role the primary care community can play in the fight against obesity March 16, 2010 at The George Washington University. The discussion, led by Alliance Health & Wellness Chairperson Dr. Richard H. Carmona and Alliance Director Christine Ferguson, centered around results from two new surveys commissioned by the Alliance and conducted by Harris Interactive as well as a White Paper, “Improving Obesity Management in Adult Primary Care,” based on the Alliance’s Primary Care roundtable. The speakers led a substantive and engaging discussion, which was followed by a lively Q&A session with audience members.
Eating Disorders, Obesity and Communications Experts Tackle “Weighty Matters”
April 2nd, 2010
The television news and entertainment media are missing the mark when it comes to communicating realistic and helpful information about health and weight to Americans, according to an expert media panel assembled today at Pace University in New York City. The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and…
STOP Obesity Alliance to Partner with National Eating Disorders Association in “Weighty Matters” Effectively Communicating About Weight and Health
March 12th, 2010
How should we be talking about weight, size and health? Are we missing the mark? Join our impressive panelists, a unique mixture of leaders from the media, communications, eating disorder and obesity fields.
STOP Obesity Alliance Director Speaks at NCDDR Webcast
March 4th, 2010
Alliance Director Christine Ferguson served as a presenter at a Webcast hosted by the National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research (NCDDR) Community of Practice on Research Quality on March 4, 2010 at 3 p.m. EST. The Webcast, “Disparities in Obesity and Disability: Developing Research Partnerships and Collaborations,” was offered to individuals interested in research on obesity and disability disparities.
17th U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona and STOP Obesity Alliance to Release National Survey Results at March 16 Primary Care Briefing
February 26th, 2010
The STOP Obesity Alliance, led by 17th U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, will release important results from national surveys conducted by Harris Interactive at a panel discussion on March 16, 2010 in Washington, D.C.
Study Release: New Data Shows Obesity Costs Will Grow to $344 Billion by 2018
November 17th, 2009
A new study released today shows that rising obesity rates will continue to be an increasing burden on the health care system over the next decade. The report, titled, “The Future Cost of Obesity: National and State Estimates of the Impact of Obesity on Direct Health Care Expenses,” is the first to estimate obesity prevalence and costs at the state and national level 10 years from now.
STOP Obesity Alliance Director Chaired Fourth Annual Obesity Congress
September 30th, 2009
STOP Obesity Alliance Director and Congress Chairperson Christine Ferguson participated in The World Health Congress 4th Annual Obesity Congress from September 30 – October 2, 2009 at the Westin Alexandria Hotel in Alexandria, V.A.
