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For care providers, overcoming obesity stigma is not only key to supporting early identification, prevention and treatment, it can also deliver gains in clinical capacity and efficiency. But it’s no secret: Conversations about obesity can be challenging to broach. That’s why in our new white paper, we’re talking in depth about the role digital can play in supporting effective communication. https://hubs.li/Q02qqvSM0 #NHS #Healthcare #PrimaryCare

For care providers, overcoming obesity stigma is not only key to supporting early identification, prevention and treatment, it can also deliver gains in clinical capacity and efficiency. But it’s no secret: Conversations about obesity can be challenging to broach. That’s why in our new white paper, we’re talking in depth about the role digital can play in supporting effective communication. https://hubs.li/Q02qqsN00 #NHS #Healthcare #PrimaryCare

This year's #worldobesityday theme is 'Let's talk about #obesity..." According to the World Obesity Federation, addressing obesity will be impossible without the recognition and support of #healthcareworkers. Healthcare workers have a powerful opportunity to raise awareness and transform health outcomes for many, many people. Learn more about this vital healthcare campaign, and together, let's make a difference for our patients 🤝 https://lnkd.in/dVSiE8T

Great news for healthcare professionals! Terri-Lynne South and Andrew Wilson have shared some valuable and respectful communication tips for treating patients with obesity. It's always great to see experts and patients with lived experiences sharing their knowledge and helping others in the field. #healthcare #communication #obesitymanagement

In this Pharmacy Times commentary, Dr Anthony Auriemma describes how established medications, including a VIVUS weight management treatment, can address cost inequities in the obesity epidemic. As he notes, ensuring broad access to weight-management solutions is vital for addressing entrenched health inequities, improving health outcomes, and reducing individual and societal health costs. You can read the article at: https://bit.ly/3zs77ff VIVUS is committed to advancing treatment options for obesity and offering much-needed hope to adult and pediatric patients globally. To learn more about our work in this area, please visit VIVUS.com. Disclosure: Dr. Auriemma provides consulting services to VIVUS. #treatingobesity #obesitymedicine #vivusllc #weightmanagement #weightlossmedications

📣Join the webinar to explore the evolving narrative of obesity as a chronic disease, gain insights from surveys of healthcare professionals and decision makers globally, and discuss strategies for delivering targeted action in obesity care!

Employers are uniquely positioned to drive environmental changes in the approach to health and health care. With obesity’s annual economic impact estimated to be $425.5 billion, employers offering obesity prevention and care in employee health plans see healthier employees, increased productivity, and a stronger bottom line. Read more in our new report "Modernizing Care for Obesity as a Chronic Disease," written by Sarah Wells Kocsis, Anita Totten, MPH, and Alisha Sud. https://lnkd.in/esBA8tBq #employers #chronicdisease #healthcare #prevention

It was great to attend the The Times #HealthSummit today to see the launch of the Commission's report and to hear from an impressive array of speakers. The report sets out 10 key recommendations to transform health and care, from harnessing the power of #roboticassistedsurgery and HIT lists to improve patient care and increase NHS productivity, through to the expansion of public health interventions to tackle the unsustainable rise in the numbers of people living with obesity. As ever, the proof will be in delivery and its now up to political, NHS and local leaders to implement the report's recommendations. https://lnkd.in/dkdXGHp5

Why Prevention is important in Healthcare systems ? Obesity and related chronic diseases have reached alarming levels globally, posing significant challenges to both individuals and countries. Recognizing the importance of preventive therapy, governments and healthcare sectors are increasingly focusing on raising awareness and implementing preventive measures. By shifting the focus towards preventive therapy and incorporating awareness and prevention in the healthcare sector, countries can potentially reduce the prevalence of obesity and chronic diseases. This, in turn, can lead to substantial cost savings by minimizing the need for expensive treatments and interventions. Moreover, preventive therapy can enhance labor productivity as healthier individuals are more likely to participate actively in the workforce and contribute to economic growth. By investing in preventive measures, countries can redirect resources towards other pressing healthcare needs and social development initiatives. Incorporating preventive measures into healthcare systems also requires collaboration among various stakeholders, including policymakers, healthcare professionals, community leaders, and the general public. Governments can play a pivotal role by implementing policies that support preventive therapy, such as subsidizing healthy food options, promoting physical education in schools, and incentivizing regular health check-ups. Additionally, healthcare providers should prioritize preventive care by integrating it into routine clinical practices, offering counseling services, and creating supportive environments for behavior change. #raisingawareness #preventivemedicine #behaviourchange #holisticapproach #healthcareeducation

#WODEurope did not end on March 4! Are you an advocate, healthcare professional or decisionmaker looking to make a difference for people living with obesity? Then join ECPO's Executive Director Vicki Mooney on the @OpenPolicyEngagementNetwork (OPEN) expert panel webinar on the 7th March. The session will explore recent global research on the perceptions that influence decision making and care. You will also be able to hear me and my fellow panellists discuss the key priorities for action in obesity and how we can, and should, all work to close the gaps in care. To find out more, and register to attend visit: https://lnkd.in/dRnQ8P3S #Obesity #ObesityPolicy #WorldObesityDay #AddressingObesityTogether