STOP Obesity Alliance

The Latest “Weight and the States” Bulletin

jamie — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:38:21 +0000

NEW! The first 2012 installment of the “Weight and the States” bulletin is now available. This bulletin examines the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) list of small-group health plans, which determine coverage benchmarks for states’ essential health benefits packages. The George Washington University research team and Obesity Care Continuum, a coalition of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Obesity Action Coalition and The Obesity Society, examined what coverage is available in these plans for obesity prevention and intervention, including bariatric surgery and weight-loss programs, in each state. Click here to view the bulletin

Searching for Young People to Inspire Healthy Living!

mwarren — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:34:43 +0000

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.

Applications are now being accepted for the Alliance’s Youth Advisory Board (for 2012-2013). Board members serve as ambassadors for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, share feedback on Alliance programs and activities and lead service-learning programs related to preventing childhood obesity.

Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2011 and live in the United States. Interested youth can visit www.healthiergeneration.org for more information.

“Obesity and the States” – Winter 2011

jamie — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:49:21 +0000

Using legislative databases and news sources, the final 2011 installment of the “Obesity and the States” reviews obesity prevention, treatment and other initiatives in states. The bulletin identifies five trends in state legislative proposals and initiatives focusing on obesity and weight-related chronic disease including: obesity surveillance and tracking, state employee and Medicaid wellness programs, proposed modifications to the modifications to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), food and beverage taxes and state employee benefit plan coverage uncertainties. Click here to view the bulletin.

A Legislative Low-Down on Obesity and the States

mwarren — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:13:33 +0000

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.

Encourage policymakers to recognize weight as a matter of health!

mwarren — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:42:15 +0000

The Alliance has partnered with the Obesity Action Coalition to create a “Call to Action” asking individuals to contact their legislators and urge them to review and follow our latest Pounds & Policy recommendations. Support our efforts by sending a letter to your legislators asking them to consider weight as health issue.

Click here to send a letter to your legislator now!

Dr. Carmona Supports EHB Task Force Recommendations

mwarren — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:46:07 +0000

View Dr. Richard H. Carmona’s, 17th U.S. Surgeon General and the Alliance’s Health and Wellness Chairperson, letter of support for the Essential Health Benefits Task Force recommendations here.

6th Annual Obesity and Wellness Congress

jamie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:43:28 +0000

Alliance Director Christine Ferguson and Clinical Advisor Scott Kahan will participate in the 6th Annual Obesity and Wellness Congress Sept. 21-23, a meeting that will discuss the preventative and collaborative solutions to reverse the nationwide obesity epidemic.

Click here to read more.

STOP Obesity Alliance April E-Newsletter

jamie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:38:48 +0000

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.

Click here to read more.

“Obesity and the States” – Fall 2011

mwarren — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:03:24 +0000

The second installment of the Obesity and the States bulletin is now available and focuses on the Alliance’s Obesity GPS. The Obesity GPS is a tool policymakers can use to guide development or evaluation of obesity-related policies and programs. The bulletin includes examples of how the Obesity GPS can be used through a review of existing wellness incentive programs in four states: Florida, West Virginia, Rhode Island and Idaho. Click here to view the bulletin.

Stand Up and Show Your Support for Employee Wellness this June

mwarren — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:12:56 +0000

The STOP Obesity Alliance is looking forward to celebrating the 3^rd Annual National Employee Wellness Month this June with leading corporations and organizations across the US. Please join the Alliance in supporting this initiative – the deadline to be a pledge your support is this Friday, May 6.

Together we will be raising public awareness about the critical role employers can play in building supportive social communities in the workplace to create cultures of good health for their employees that help prevent chronic diseases, control rising healthcare costs and improve productivity.

Information and resources about workplace wellness, along with suggested ideas for celebrating National Employee Wellness Month, can be found at www.nationalemployeewellnessmonth.com. For more information on how your organization can become actively involved in this year’s National Employee Wellness Month or to pledge your company’s support contact Marian Hughes at mhughes@tieronepr.com.