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.
American Society of Bariatric Physicians
American Society of Bariatric Physicians is a leading national professional organization providing physicians and other health professionals with education in the medical management of weight loss and related medical conditions. The Society was established in 1950 to set standards for the practice of bariatric medicine: the art and science of medical weight management and associated co-morbidities.
The American Society of Bariatric Physicians provides a network of experienced bariatric practitioners as a resource for members to access when assistance is needed in the management of challenging cases or difficult clinical issues. It has developed and promoted Bariatric Practice Guidelines, which provide a framework that helps to ensure a high standard of medical practice. These guidelines define the most appropriate procedures for assessing, counseling and treating patients with weight management issues and associated medical conditions. The Society recognizes the American Board of Bariatric Medicine as the certifying board for bariatric medicine.
Perspective: Educating Physicians and Providing Resources on Bariatric Medicine
The Society provides Continuing Medical Education (CME) to ensure that members remain updated on the cutting edge of developing technology and the treatment of weight problems. It requires its members to complete 15 hours of bariatric continuing medical education every two years. Courses provide information on a range of topics related to bariatric medicine including tools for new physicians and recent updates in obesity treatment.
It also provides a physician mentoring program and publishes the American Journal of Bariatric Medicine, which features clinical and basic science articles, business issues and events.
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