Briefing: "Obesity Care, COVID-19 and Communities of Color"
Obesity Care Week Congressional Briefing:
Obesity Care, COVID-19 and Communities of Color
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As a part of Obesity Care Week 2021, please join OCAN for a briefing on the importance of the obesity continuum of care, including the need for access to evidence-based obesity treatments and preventative interventions. The briefing will discuss how these approaches can address the ties between obesity and COVID-19, and the disproportionate impact on communities of color. We are also pleased to share messages from Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on the importance of policy solutions related to this effort.
Featuring a discussion with:
Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, FAAP, FACP, FAHA, FTOS – Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Dr. Donna H. Ryan, MD – Past President, World Obesity Federation
Dr. Bill Dietz, MD, PhD – Chair, Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness and Director, STOP Obesity Alliance at The George Washington University
Capt. Heidi Blanck, PhD – Obesity Prevention and Control Branch Chief, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity (DNPAO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Moderated by:
Patty Nece, JD – Board Chair, Obesity Action Coalition and patient advocate
If you were not able to make this event, we hope you will view the recorded event on the OCAN YouTube channel. If you have any questions about the briefing or OCAN’s work, please reach out to OCAN@obesityaction.org.
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by individuals are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Obesity Care Advocacy Network (OCAN) or its members. Information shared should not be interpreted as medical advice or care. OCAN recommends consulting with a healthcare provider to address individual health needs.