Webinar: Advancing Employee Wellness and Access for Women Living with Obesity

Hear from our experts about the different treatment options available for obesity and why employer-sponsored coverage is essential for women living with obesity

August, 13 2024

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Obesity is a chronic disease that’s linked to over 200 other serious health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain cancers. Women deserve access to the full continuum of treatment options for obesity. Watch as our experts explain the science of obesity as a chronic disease and why expanded coverage for all obesity care is critical to healthy outcomes.

Opening Remarks

Beth Battaglino, RN-C
President and CEO, HealthyWomen

Millicent Gorham, Ph.D. (Hon), MBA, FAAN
CEO, Alliance for Women’s Health & Prevention

Moderator

Katie Collins
Vice President, G2G Consulting

Panelists

Priya Jaisinghani, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Shieva Ghofrany, M.D., FACOG
Co-Founder, Tribe Called V
Woman living with obesity

Deb Gordon
Co-Founder and CEO of Consumer Health Advocacy, Inc.

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Webinar: Advancing Employee Wellness and Access for Women Living with Obesity

Hear from our experts about the different treatment options available for obesity and why employer-sponsored coverage is essential for women living with obesity

Opening Remarks

Moderator

Panelists

Resources

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