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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