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.
State-by-State Prevention and Intervention Charts Released at 5th Annual Obesity and Wellness Congress
September 29th, 2010
Alliance Director Christine Ferguson released a first-of-its kind state-by-state compilation of coverage for the prevention and treatment of obesity and related conditions during her remarks as co-chair of the 5th Annual Obesity and Wellness Congress in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 29. The charts, created by The George Washington University research team for the STOP Obesity Alliance, show how these conditions are addressed in state Medicaid programs, state employee health benefit plans, and state insurance mandates for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The charts can be used as a baseline tool to track any changes states make in addressing obesity and weight-related diseases following federal health reform. To view the charts, click here.
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