Free Live Webinar: Clinical Insights for Obesity Management Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET Register today! https://ow.ly/OCPQ50VvUgc
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The Obesity Society (TOS) is the leading organization of scientists and health professionals devoted to understanding and reversing the epidemic of obesity and its adverse health, economic and societal effects. Combining the perspective of researchers, clinicians, policymakers and patients, TOS promotes innovative research, education, and evidence-based clinical care to improve the health and well-being of all people with obesity. The Society has more than 2,500 members, including researchers, healthcare providers and others working in obesity science, treatment and prevention. TOS publishes two journals, including the leading peer-reviewed scientific journal in the field, Obesity, and an open-access journal, Obesity Science & Practice. The preeminent international conference for obesity researchers and clinicians, ObesityWeek® is home to the latest developments in evidence-based obesity science: cutting-edge basic and clinical research, state-of-the-art obesity treatment and prevention, and the latest efforts in advocacy and public policy. Overcoming obesity requires multi-disciplinary approaches. This is the conference that encompasses the full spectrum of obesity science: from basic science research, to translational research and clinical application, to public policy; from diet, exercise, lifestyle, and psychology to medical and surgical interventions; from pediatric to geriatric to underserved populations. TOS is engaged in many other efforts to serve our members and the field, including our nearly 50 grants and awards, weekly news distribution through our eNews, political advocacy and clinical education.
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- 11-50 employees
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- Silver Spring, MD
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- 1982
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- Research, Health News, Clinical Education, and Grants and Awards
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1110 Bonifant St
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Silver Spring, MD 20910, US
Employees at The Obesity Society
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Sherlyn Celone-Arnold, MS
Organizational Leadership | Healthcare Management | Business Strategy | Management Consultant | Quality Improvement | Learning & Development |…
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Stephanie Garcia, CEM
20+ year veteran of the Exhibitions Industry with strong sales and project management skills.
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Anita Wiler
Senior Director of Education and Meetings at The Obesity Society
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Allison Templet
Managing Editor, Peer-Reviewed Biomedical Research Journal
Updates
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The Obesity Society encouraged FDA to make important updates in clinical trial guidance for obesity drug development in formal comments submitted yesterday. TOS applauded the FDA for recognizing obesity as a complex, chronic disease and advocated for : 🔹 Inclusion of body composition measures (like BIA and waist circumference) alongside BMI 🔹 Use of person-first language and respectful terminology 🔹 Inclusion of diverse populations across race, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds – noting the need for more information for pediatric and senior populations 🔹 Nutritional and metabolic monitoring throughout clinical trials 🔹 Patient voices as central to drug development decisions We believe these changes are critical to improving treatment outcomes and ensuring future therapies are safe, effective, and beneficial to people living with obesity. Read more: https://ow.ly/ZjLF50VxIZ2 #Obesity #ClinicalTrials #FDA #WeightManagement
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🎓 CME Opportunity! Discover cutting-edge obesity pharmacotherapy in a free webinar April 19. https://ow.ly/C7nS50VvSQQ #ClinicalInsights
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CMS Decision Leaves Millions Without Access to Obesity Medications The Obesity Society is deeply disappointed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services final rule continuing to exclude obesity medications from Medicare Part D and Medicaid coverage. This decision limits access to proven treatments for a chronic, complex disease that affects over 40% of U.S. adults. “This is a setback—but also a call to action for not only those who champion obesity care, but for clinicians across medicine and the patients they serve,” said TOS President Marc-Andre Cornier, MD, FTOS. ✅ TOS urges providers to diagnose obesity in the medical record and to support the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act, which would expand access to both medications and behavioral therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. 📢 We call on the entire medical community to advocate for accessible, evidence-based obesity care. 🔗 Read our full statement: https://ow.ly/FY5a50Vw5ua #ObesityCare #HealthcareAccess #CMS #GLP1 #PublicHealth #Medicare #TreatAndReduceObesityAct #TheObesitySociety
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EXTENDED to April 14th! Don't miss out on submitting your ObesityWeek® 2025 TOS Abstract Submission. Visit https://ow.ly/n3Y350VtbZx to submit yours! #OW2024
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🎉Back by popular demand....Join us for The Obesity Society's Presidents' Webinar series, "Clinical Insights for Obesity Management: Past, Present, & Future" on Sat., April 19 at 10:30am ET! See agenda below!👇🏻
Free Live Webinar: Clinical Insights for Obesity Management Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET Highlights: • Dr. Marc-Andre Cornier discusses the seismic shift in treating obesity as a primary disease. • Dr. Robert Kushner presents updates from the Lancet Commission on redefining obesity. • Insights into breakthrough treatments with Dr. Donna Ryan (Semaglutide) and Dr. Ania Jastreboff (Tirzepatide). • Dr. Lee Kaplan explores future prospects in obesity pharmacotherapy. • Engage with experts during interactive Q&A and case discussions led by Dr. Jamy Ard and other faculty. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance patient care. Register today! https://ow.ly/LMLT50VuWh6 Hosted by The Obesity Society.
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Free Live Webinar: Clinical Insights for Obesity Management Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET Highlights: • Dr. Marc-Andre Cornier discusses the seismic shift in treating obesity as a primary disease. • Dr. Robert Kushner presents updates from the Lancet Commission on redefining obesity. • Insights into breakthrough treatments with Dr. Donna Ryan (Semaglutide) and Dr. Ania Jastreboff (Tirzepatide). • Dr. Lee Kaplan explores future prospects in obesity pharmacotherapy. • Engage with experts during interactive Q&A and case discussions led by Dr. Jamy Ard and other faculty. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance patient care. Register today! https://ow.ly/LMLT50VuWh6 Hosted by The Obesity Society.
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Antiobesity Medications: Read the Latest Findings in Obesity With a focus on increasing understanding of the latest obesity treatments, the journal Obesity seeks to publish up-to-date research on medications such as glucagon-like receptor-1 (GLP-1) agonists. A new virtual issue collection titled "GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Expanding Horizons in Obesity Treatment" collects the journal's recent high-impact articles on this topic. All articles are freely available, so be sure to read and share these findings. Check out the virtual issue on our journal's website. https://ow.ly/UK5K50VtnWi #ObesityJournal
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Why should you be a member of TOS? Read #WhyIAmAMemberMonday Leanne Redman, PhD, FTOS post to learn why. #TOSMembers. Join or renew your membership today! https://ow.ly/XiRq50V8nbN
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